Explore Research Opportunities 

At the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, research is an integral part of the medical student experience. Academic research is a valuable differentiator for residency applications—especially among competitive programs that expect students to have national presentations or peer-reviewed publications. 

At Marshall, our approach to student research emphasizes early experiences, meaningful mentorship and cross-disciplinary collaboration. 

Early and Ongoing Research Engagement

Students can begin participating in research as early as their first year. Through structured programs, many are matched with faculty mentors for summer projects in both clinical and basic science disciplines. These projects often culminate in presentations at local, regional or national meetings, including Marshall’s annual Health Sciences Research Day and Quality & Safety Summit. 

Mentorship and Support 

Our research program connects students with supportive faculty mentors across a wide range of specialties. From case reports and quality improvement to translational science, students are guided through the research process—from hypothesis to presentation and publication. 

Innovation Through Informatics 

The school is also expanding access to data-driven research. With the recent addition of faculty leaders in bioinformatics and population analytics, students have opportunities to analyze large-scale clinical datasets using advanced tools—opening doors to high-impact, data-centric projects. 

Aligned for Discovery 

To better support our students and faculty, Marshall has unified its biomedical, clinical and translational research programs under a streamlined leadership model. This integration ensures that our research training evolves alongside scientific and technological advancements—preparing students for careers as physician-scientists, clinical investigators or future academic leaders. 

Build Your Research Pathway 

Whether you're interested in improving patient care, exploring molecular mechanisms of disease, or publishing your first paper, the School of Medicine offers the resources, mentorship and infrastructure to help you succeed. 

Students graduate not only with clinical knowledge but also with the tools to question, explore and innovate.