Research

Residents participate in longitudinal scholarly projects designed to promote exploration into a topic of their interest. Experienced faculty within these fields serve as advisors and guide residents to develop projects based on their individual career goals and ideas. At the end of third year, residents present their projects to faculty and peers at a poster symposium. Many residents also choose to submit their project to journals or present at local, state and national meetings. 

Projects may encompass any field of study including:

• Biomedical or Clinical Research

• Community Advocacy

• Global Health

• Medical Education

• Quality Improvement

Research Per Division

Special Research Tracks

• PSTP2

• UT-StARR

• TARDIS

Resident research committee:

• Comprised of 2-3 resident representatives selected from each class, and two chief residents. The committee aims to cultivate and facilitate resident scholarship interests and opportunities.

• Databases: scholarly work information and mentors from senior residents; open projects submitted by faculty looking to work with residents

• Workshop series: learn from panel of senior residents/fellows and their experiences during residency, group learning with faculty facilitators on key topics, interactive sessions led by university collaborators

Below are examples of recent and current scholarly projects:

• Process Review of Grant-Funded Project "Moving is Medicine" (pdf)

• Palliative Care for Dialysis-Dependent Pediatric Patients: A Survey of Providers, Bedside Nurses, And Caregivers (pdf)

• Gender Differences in Academic Position and Research Productivity within Pediatric Gastroenterology Faculty (pdf)

*Selected for platform presentation at UTSW Pediatric Residency Scholarly Project Symposium May 2024.

UT Southwestern Journal of Pediatrics