Student Resources
Emory Laney Graduate School
- Graduate Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences: A Laney Graduate School division which houses most of the biomedical graduate programs
- BEST Program: A Laney Graduate School program designed to prepare pre-doctoral and postdoctoral students in a range of biomedical research-related careers
Emory School of Medicine
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Educational Opportunities
Georgia Clinical and Translational Science Insitute (Georgia CTSA)
The Discovery Phase is a five-month experience that follows the 18 months of Foundations in Medical Science curriculum, and the Applications year of clinical clerkships. During the Discovery Phase, students are matched with a Emory University faculty mentor to work together on a hypothesis-driven research project, based on the interest of the student and the expertise of the mentor. The majority of students are engaged in projects that are part of the ongoing research of Emory faculty; however, students may choose to undertake research experiences elsewhere, either within the U.S. or abroad. The research project may draw from a wide variety of areas, such as clinical, basic or translational research, medical history, and health policy. To view this year's projects, please click: 2024 Trainee Student Project Inventory.
At the conclusion of the Discovery Phase, students will author, with the guidance of their mentor, a final Discovery Phase research paper in the format of a medical/scientific manuscript. Final papers are reviewed by the Medical Student Research Committee, returned with comments, and assigned a numerical score. All graduating medical students will present their research in a presentation or a poster during Medical Student Research Day. For more information, click here.
- SURE Program at Emory: a summer research program
- The Scholarly Inquiry and Research Experience (SIRE) Program (Formerly Research Partners Program)
- Emory Summer Internship Program
- SUPERR: Summer Undergraduate Program in Emory Renal Research
- Petit Undergraduate Research Scholars Program
- Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Internships (Availability is variable. Go to link and search 'internship' for possible openings.)
List of short-medium term pediatric research projects. This is a resource that may be used by medical students, pediatric residents, and other trainees to identify research mentors and potential pediatric research projects.
Become a Discovery Phase Faculty Mentor
Discovery Phase is a 5-month period during which all medical students conduct full-time research under the guidance of an experienced faculty mentor. Learn more about becoming a faculty mentor and how to update your information if you are already a faculty mentor.