Research & Awards
Resident Research
The UF CoM Jacksonville is committed to fostering research by the faculty and residents. This institution has been engaged in clinically applied research for many years and is enriched by the presence of faculty who have demonstrated excellence in performing research and in training new investigators. The Office of Research is dedicated to this mission.
The availability of a large format printer allows faculty and residents to create high quality, cost effective research posters and presentations without leaving the campus.
- Scientific Research - Getting Started
- Protocol Development and Research Design
- Scientific Writing & Presentation Skills
- Evaluating Basic Literature
- Basic Biostatistics
- Information Literacy
Research Curriculum CD Set
As an institution, we ensure that residents participate fully in the educational and scholarly activities of their program. In addition, the Program Requirements for our residencies and fellowships further define the required elements of scholarly activity and research. A core curriculum that meets ACGME Institutional and Program Requirements was identified and a professionally produced CD lecture series developed:
Copies of the CD lecture series have been distributed to all program directors.
Dean's Fund Research Grant
The Dean's Fund Research Grant provides support to Residents for research projects on which they are the Principal Investigator. The applicant must take a primary role in the design and performance of the study. Up to $5,000 may be requested and the number of awards will depend upon the amount of available funds and the number of qualified applications. Awards are for one year. If duration of the study exceeds one year, or if the funds have not been totally expended during the first year, a one-year no-cost extension of the award will be considered upon written request.
All residents who are awarded grant funds will be expected to prepare a manuscript of their work for submission to a peer-reviewed journal prior to the end of their residency. They will also be expected to submit their manuscript or poster for the annual Research Day competition.
Research Travel Grant
The Dean's Office has established a Research Travel Fund to provide additional funding for residents and fellows to present at national and international conferences. Maximum awards pf $1,500 will be based on the number of qualified applications and available funds. All awardees are expected to submit their research project for presentation at the annual Research Day at the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville.
Biostatistician
The Dean's Office provides biostatistical consulting services on the Jacksonville Campus. In addition, a biostatistics course is regularly offered in the Alumni Auditorium, and is teleconferenced to Wolfson Children's Hospital. Peter Wludyka, Ph.D., an Associate Professor at the Department of Mathematics & Statistics and the Director of the Center for Research and Consulting in Statistics at the University of North Florida, is the instructor.
The Louis S. Russo Award for Outstanding Professionalism in Medicine is presented annually to the Resident with the highest standards of medical professionalism, substantiated by a commitment to personal behavior that reflects the core values of the consummate physician. The Award consists of a plaque and a check for $1000.00. The resident will also have his or her name placed on the plaque located in the Learning Resource Center.
The Rosilie O. Saffos Outstanding Resident Teacher Award is presented annually to the resident considered to be the most outstanding resident teacher on our campus. The Award consists of a plaque and a check for $1000.00. The resident will also have his or her name placed on the plaque located in the Learning Resource Center.
The Edward Jelks Outstanding Resident Clinician Award is given annually to the resident who through dedication, diligence and compassion, or through innovation in patient care, is considered to have contributed the most to the improvement of patient care at Shands Jacksonville. The Award consists of a check for $500.00. The resident will also have his or her name placed on the plaque located in the Learning Resource Center.
The College of Medicine Excellence in Student Education Award is presented annually to a resident determined by medical students to be the most outstanding educator. The Award consists of a plaque and a check for $500.00. The resident will also have his or her name placed on the plaque located in the Learning Resource Center.
The Ann Harwood-Nuss Resident Advocate Award is presented annually to the resident who has contributed the most to improving the educational and working environment of his/her fellow residents. The award consists of a plaque and a check for $500.00. The resident will have his or her name placed on the plaque located in the Learning Resource Center.