Research and Scholarly Activity Services and Resources
Many research and scholarly activity services and resources are available to medical students through the Office of Research and Grants and Ohio University.
Medical Student Office Hours
Jessica Wingett, director of research administration and student research, holds virtual office hours with students.
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Statistical Support
The Statistical Core for Health and Medicine (SCHM) provides statistical and research design services for students, faculty, and staff of the College of Health Sciences and Professions and the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. The shared statistical core aims to expand productivity and collaborative efforts in clinical and translational research.
SCHM Information and Request for Services
Research Posters
The Office of Research and Grants provides research poster templates to assist students with poster preparation. Students may have up to two posters printed through the Office of Research and Grants per fiscal year (July 1-June 30) at no cost.
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Case Reports
Case report guidance, training, and compliance requirements, journal selection, publication costs, and research rotation information are provided.
Ohio University Library Services
The Learning Resource Center (LRC) can assist with accessing journal articles, journals, and literature reviews. The LRC also provides access to an up-to-date collection of reference materials and journals addressing basic and clinical sciences.
Ohio University Libraries (opens in a new window)
Connect OHIO Health Sciences Librarian
Sage Research Methods
University Libraries has purchased Sage Research Methods, a platform that includes textbooks, foundation research guidelines, data sets, code books, peer-reviewed case studies, and more.
More details about Sage Research Methods (opens in a new window)
Access Sage Research Methods (opens in a new window)
Reference Software
Ohio University Libraries strongly recommend the use of Zotero, a free service, for students to collect, organize, annotate, cite, and share research.
Download Zotero (opens in a new window)
Ohio University Libraries Tutorial to Zotero (opens in a new window)
CVs, Cover Letters, and Personal Statements
Your CV, cover letter, and personal statement are crucial for research program applications and discussions with mentors. The Office of Research and Grants offers resources with tips on preparing these documents.
On-Demand Training Presentations
The on-demand training presentations are available to view for students within programs at the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. To access these presentations, students must log in with their OHIO ID.
Intro to Biostatistics and Data Analysis (opens in a new window)
Ethics in Research (opens in a new window)
Conducting a Literature Review (opens in a new window)
Develop an Effective Poster and Presentation (opens in a new window)
Writing Up Research Findings (opens in a new window)
Preventing Fraud and Ensuring Data Integrity with Online Surveys Seminar Series (2021)
Online surveys are a popular data collection tool because they are inexpensive and easy to use and can help investigators reach vulnerable or hard-to-reach populations. However, online surveys can also be easy targets for fraud, which can compromise the integrity of study results. Numerous techniques can be used to deter and mitigate fraud. This six-part seminar series will offer practical recommendations to help you learn how to safeguard your data at each step in the research process.
Clinical and Translational Research Training Modules
The Cincinnati CCTST, the Center for Clinical & Translational Science & Training, hosts an online educational library that offers an array of clinical and translational research training modules. Modules are free and open to any learner looking for a brief introduction to specific research topics.