Comprehensive research training for medical residents 

The Research Rotation

Meet the Instructor

Quetzal A. Class, PhD, has served as a Director of Resident Research for 10 years and an academic scientist for 20 years. She is driven by a goal to enhance resident education in research.

  • "I am so grateful for your teaching as it sowed the seeds for my budding research career! I am on an internal K and just submitted my K23 NIMH application!

    —Former resident

  • "I was able to understand variables, answer my questions, and learned to perform Chi-Square analysis!""

    —Former resident

  • "I learned that research is actually kinda fun!”

    —Former resident

  • "I couldn't have presented this project without The Research Rotation."

    - Former resident

  • "It is so nice to have someone to talk through my project with."

    - Current resident

  • "Dr. Class is a valuable part of our residency program. She makes research possible for our residents and the faculty's lives better."

    - Department Director of Faculty Affairs

Our aims

Education

Implementation

We provide education on research ethics, the IRB process, study design, professional collaboration, and mentorship. Practice-based education in scientific writing, poster creation, engaging presentation delivery are highlights of The Research Rotation.

Customization

We are focused on your trainees’ success. The Research Rotation is customizable to meet the needs of your residency. Faculty engagement is encouraged, and often, faculty learn from the program as well.

Productivity

A point-of-contact PhD research professional is always available to your residents and faculty. Your program’s productivity, measured by conference presentations and your residents' publications, will increase.

Individualized to the needs of the resident and the project, we provide hands-on guidance through study design, data management, basic statistics, dissemination, and publication.

TRAINING BETTER ACADEMIC CLINICIANS.

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Exceed the AAMC standards of scholarly activity.

We produce summaries for AAMC reporting.

Streamline and deepen resident research training.

We use proven training systems to educate.

Increase resident confidence, productivity, and professionalism.

Your residents (and faculty) shine at national conferences and publish their work.

Attract better applicants and increase fellowship applicants.

Our support attracts engaged applicants, develops future leaders, and reduces burnout.

Reduce stress and strain on clinical faculty.

We are the first point of contact, so that you can focus on clinical and teaching endeavors.

A FOCUS ON MEDICAL EDUCATION

Guides for program directors and clinical educators

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