There are multiple scholarly pursuits available to our residents including both clinical and basic science research. While there is neither a national nor a departmental requirement for research, the opportunity is available to do a one month rotation committed to a research project. The month, usually taken during the second year, is call free and enables residents to dedicate their time to pursue a project of their choosing. Residents either start a project of their own, under the guidance of a faculty mentor, or join an ongoing project.

Many residents take advantage of this opportunity and then present their results at local and national conferences. This past year alone, our residents presented at national meetings including Digestive Diseases Week, American College of Gastroenterology, American College of Physicians, National Safety Week and American College of Cardiology.