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Elective Title: 93KN720 — NEONATOLOGY RESEARCH

Description:

Independent research programs or active participation in ongoing projects can be arranged for interested students. Training in animal, laboratory, neonatal education utilizing simulation technology and clinical research pertaining to the fetus and newborn infant are available. Interdisciplinary projects with other sub-specialty collaboration are also feasible. The student and faculty involved must develop a detailed description of each research project well in advance of the rotation.

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Learning Objectives

• 1) Demonstrate how to develop a research question (PBLI1, MK5)
• 2) Demonstrate how to access, appraise, and assimilate the current medical literature pertaining to the specific research project (PBLI1)
• 3) Explain the scientific method (MK5)
• 4) Participate in conducting the research, and to acquire any skills necessary to do so (will vary based on research project; bench/lab research vs clinical research outside the lab environment) (PBLI1, MK5)

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Assessment

• Research Evaluation Form; (Evaluations will be completed by faculty/mentor with whom the student worked, based on research interactions and participation on the research project).

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Enrollment Information

Prerequisites: 3rd or 4th year status; Pediatric clerkship must be completed

Availability with Max Students per Month:

Apr	May	June	July	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar
2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2

Duty Hours: 40

Time Distribution: 80% Research; 10% Lecture; 10% Library

Elective Type Category: AS - Advanced Science Research

Notes and Enrollment Information:

Add/Drop Contact Person: Alyssa Cougill (adcougil@iu.edu)

Third Year Elective? Yes

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Interprofessional Skills and Service Learning

Interprofessional Collaborative Skills: None

Service Learning Included: None