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Research During Residency
Marc Benayoun MD, PhD

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Conflict of Interest
No conflict of interest financial or otherwise to declare.

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Outline
• Why should I do research?
• When should I do research?
• How do I do research?
• Who do I do research with?
• What kind of project should I
pick?
• Where do I present my
findings?

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Why Should I Do Research?
• Chance to gain deeper understanding of a subject
• Become a stakeholder in an area of medicine and for patient care (rooting for your
home team)
• Work on critical reasoning and evidence-based medicine
• More satisfaction during residency experience
• Get into a good fellowship program or build your resume for academics
• “Today’s research is tomorrow’s practice” – Dr. Reed Dunnick (Michigan, ARRS past-
Pres)
• Turf protection begins with establishing leadership within a field through research
• ADVANCE THE CARE OF OUR PATIENTS

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Why Should I Do Research?
Lam et al., AJR May 2016

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When Should I Do Research?

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When Should I Do Research?

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Who Should I Do Research With?
Too Many People to List! Depends upon interests and availability of PI
Dr. Krupinski,
Vice Chair for Research
Residency Research Track
Director

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How Do I Begin to Get Involved in Research?
• Talk to attendings about their research projects
• Let them know you are interested in doing research
• Take initiative and be proactive
• It’s a bit like…

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What Kind of Project Should I Pick?
• Basic Science Research
• Translational Research
• Policy and Economics
• Quality Improvement
• Educational Research

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Where Do I Present My Findings?
Following Slides Courtesy of Dr. Sadigh

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• McCormick Place in Chicago in Nov./Dec.
• 55,000 attendees annually
• Abstract submission deadline: April
• Membership and registration for trainees:
Free
• Trainee Prizes

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• Volunteer to Serve on an RSNA Committee
Resident and Fellow Committee
• RSNA Grant
• Introduction to Academic Radiology

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• Consists of over 3,000 academic radiologists,
residents, and fellows.
• April in Hollywood Florida
• Abstract submission deadline: September
• Membership: $60
• Registration: $450
• Trainee Awards, A3CR3 research award, Whitely
award, Memorial award, RAHSR Harvey L.
Neiman award

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• Volunteer to serve in affinity groups: RAHSR,
RRA, A3CR2
• AUR/ACR/RAHSR/RRA Scholar program
• One to One Mentor program
• AUR Taskforce

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• 2,500 radiologists
• May in New Orleans
• Abstract submission deadline: September
• Membership: free
• Registration: $200
• Trainee awards
• Introduction to Academic Radiology

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• May in Washington, DC
• Abstract submission deadline: January
• Membership: free
• Registration: free
• RFS section

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• Volunteer to serve in commissions or
committee
• Fellowships:
Quality and Saftey
Scholarly publishing
Government relations
Economics and Health policy
Education

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Subspecialty Meetings

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Acknowledgements
• Dr. Srini Tridandapani
• Dr. David Schuster
• Dr. Amit Saindane
• Dr. Mark Mullins
• Dr. Carolyn Meltzer
• Dr. Elizabeth Krupinski
• Dr. Jason Allen
• Dr. Tarek Hanna
• Dr. Chad Holder
• Dr. James Provenzale
• Dr. Ho
Questions??
mbenayo@emory.edu