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Research Opportunities
Some students with previous research experience,
obtained as an undergraduate or graduate student,
may wish to extend or diversify their research activities
while at the College of Dentistry. Others with no prior
experience might want to get involved in research for
possible incorporation into future professional plans. In
either case, opportunities exist for student participation in
research during the course of the academic year and/or
during the summer recess. Apart from the intellectual
challenge and gratification it provides and the opportunity
for collaborative interaction with members of the faculty,
research activity as part of one's professional background
is helpful when applying for a residency.
Annual Research Day and Student Table Clinic Competition
The Annual Research Day and the Student Table Clinic
Competition is an excellent vehicle for students wishing
to enrich their educational experience at the College of
Dentistry by undertaking some kind of special project or
research related to dentistry. The term "table clinic" refers
to the form of presentation of such projects, i.e., as an
informal demonstration assembled on top of a table.The
projects may involve research in the basic, clinical, or
behavioral sciences or the development or evaluation of a
clinical procedure, material, or device.
The annual program culminates in the late winter or
early spring by providing an opportunity for students to
present their completed projects to interested members
of the College of Dentistry community. Those students
judged to have outstanding presentations receive cash
awards generously provided by the American Dental
Association in conjunction with the Dentsply Corporation,
the Office of Research, and the Omega Chapter of
Omicron Kappa Upsilon. Students also are given the
opportunity to represent NYUCD in table clinic programs
at regional and national meetings including the Greater
New York Dental Meeting in the fall and the annual session
of the American Dental Association.
The most common problem for students interested in
pursuing this valuable professional experience is "What
topic shall I choose for my project?". Generally, students
first explore the Office of Research Web site
(www.nyu.edu/dental/research/index.html) and peruse the
list of faculty researchers and their research interests listed
under Faculty Research. The Web site is linked to the faculty
member's publications via PubMed, thus enabling students
to become familiar with the faculty member's
research. Once students find a research topic that interests
them, they can consult with potential mentors about possible
projects. Students may also suggest a topic to a faculty
sponsor. Students should be sure to attend the introductory
meeting of the NYUCD Chapter of the National
Student Research Group (SRG) of the American
Association of Dental Research, which is held each fall.
Research Funding
The Office of Research provides information on research
opportunities available within and outside the University
for interested faculty and qualified students. Researchmotivated
students, in good academic standing,may
obtain information from this office on opportunities to
work on a research project under the supervision of a faculty
member, for which they receive modest support. Such
research efforts may qualify the student for an American
Association for Dental Research Award and other awards
presented on Research Day.
The Dean's Student Research Award is one of several
internal mechanisms to support student research. Check
the Office of Research Web site: www.nyu.edu/dental/research/index.html for details, or contact Dr. Louis
Terracio at .
Honors in Research
This non-credit course is designed to provide incoming freshmen with the
opportunity to participate in a research project being conducted at NYUCD
during an 8-week summer program (Calendar). Some of the topics
covered as lectures include introductions to clinical and basic research,
lab safety, bioethics, animal issues, and career opportunities. This program
is the optional first part of the six-credit Honors in Research course for
D1 students held in the Spring of the first year. Students may apply for a
Dean's Summer Award for support (Student Reseach Page). This program provides a
rare opportunity for the motivated student to integrate themselves into the
NYU CD research milieu and establish a close mentoring relationship with a
faculty member. The deadline for applications for this program is March 13th and
can be accessed at http://www.nyu.edu/dental/research/application.html
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