Research experiences for students are designed to stimulate the imagination and instill commitment to evidence-based practice and the generation of new knowledge.
ICOM investigators are committed to training students in research methodologies and honing their communication skills. In turn, students contribute to formulation of hypotheses, data collection, and sharing of information in a collegial atmosphere.
Resources to Get Started with Research as a Student Doctor
Current Opportunities with ICOM Faculty
Getting Started with Research at ICOM as an OMS-1:
- Have an idea for a project but don’t know how to get started? Click here to start the process.
- Overview of Student Research while at ICOM (authentication required)
- Research Showcase Presentations (authentication required)
- Research LibGuide
- Opportunities with ICOM Faculty
Student Research Funding
- Anatomy Research Program (applications due by March 31, 2023)
- Mentored Research Grant (2024 submission window opens Jan. 31, 2024)
- Student Research Travel Grant
Opportunities with ICOM Faculty
- Academic credit available through Research Independent Study special topics course
- Available to OMS-I’s during Spring semester; rising OMS-II’s during summer; and OMS-II’s during Fall semester.
Student Opportunities (volunteer)
- Boise State University Summer Research Internship
- TBD
- Idaho State University Summer Research Internship
- TBD
- Idaho Urologic Institute Research Internship
- TBD
- Saint Alphonsus Research Internship
- TBD
- Nationwide opportunities for Summer 2024
Research Seminar and Journal Clubs
- ICOM Impact Research Series (additional recordings can be found here)
- 10/10/22: Lauren Dowden, MSW, LCSW. “Medical Improv: A Versatile Communication Tool.”
- 10/24/22: Tracye Lawyer, MD, PhD; St. Luke’s- “Knotless Cartilage Repair Surgical Technique Research.”
- 12/1/22: Francesc Marti, PhD; University of Kentucky- “Advancing Regulatory T Cell Therapy in Solid Organ Transplantation.”
- 1/19/23: Dr. Kurt Nillsson, MD; St. Luke’s Hospital, Boise- “Is Football Dangerous? Assessing Repetitive Head Impacts in Youth Football.”
- 2/2/23: Dr. Kevin Miller, DO. “Can Chronic Disease be Prevented? Investigating What is Known, and Possible Areas for Future in Diabetes Prevention.”
- UPCOMING: May 16, 2023: Tanya Miura, PhD. Chair of Biological Sciences, University of Idaho- “Models of COVID and Influenza Co-infection.”
Presentation Opportunities
- Stay tuned for updates for the ICOM Research Symposium 2024
- Idaho Osteopathic Physicians Association meetings
- Idaho Academy of Science and Engineering
Laboratory Access Policies/Procedures and Training
- CITI Training link
- Required Research Training for ICOM Faculty and Students
- Laboratory Process and Safety Improvement
- Try this WebForm for Process and Safety Improvement
- Guidelines on Writing a Grant Proposal
- Research Proposal Checklist