PCOM creates research experiences for medical and graduate students that stimulate the imagination, promote critical thinking and instill commitment to evidence based practices.
PCOM investigators are committed to training students in research methodologies and honing their communication skills. In turn, students contribute to formulation of hypotheses, data collection and sharing of information in a collegial atmosphere within the laboratory, patient care centers and community.
There are numerous opportunities for medical and graduate students at PCOM, PCOM Georgia and PCOM South Georgia to get involved with PCOM research projects.
All students are required to take the Responsible Conduct of Research course accessed through the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) program website. Your faculty mentor/principal investigator will guide you to other courses that are pertinent to your project.
Review the guidelines for student conduct in the laboratory located within the Research Resources page in myPCOM.
The PCOM Library covers author publishing fees for a multitude of open access journals. Publishers include BioMed Central, BMJ Case Reports, PLOS, and SpringerOpen.
Find out more about our open access subscriptions and policies.
The Office of Printing Solutions can assist students with research poster printing.
Some research lab positions may allow students to earn funds through Federal Work-Study (FWS) while participating in faculty research projects.
If you are a principal investigator offering a student research opportunity, please complete our research opportunities Google form or contact Jacquelyn White, PCOM Division of Research office manager, at jacquelynwh@pcom.edu.
"As a medical student, I have found it fascinating to be involved in laboratory and clinical research to witness, analyze and interpret first-hand scientific results. Research has made me appreciate the advancement of medicine and innovation that improves our ability to manage patients and outcomes."
Nathan Morrison, DO '22
"As a thesis student in graduate school, my advisor … stimulated my interest in research. He allowed autonomy for my curiosity to grow and freedom for me to mold my project."
Annie Phung, DO '21
"Although I am primarily focused on practicing psychology, research has been a very important part of my professional training. Since completing my master’s degree, I have wanted to have as many opportunities to be involved in research as I could."
Nicholas Hope, PsyD '22
June 12, 2025
PCOM student researcher Alexander Gerick (DO '26) reveals key pediatric injury trends in skateboarding, snowboarding and surfing using national ER data.
June 3, 2025
A new study led by PCOM's Dr. Lent shows cognitive-behavioral therapy program for opioid use disorder is feasible.
May 1, 2025
Explore 80+ student and resident research projects at PCOM South Georgia's Research Day on May 7, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Alexander Ophir.
April 28, 2025
Shahrzad Zamani (DO '25) received the Barbara Campbell Carrington American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Scholar-in-Training Award.
October 15, 2024
Maya Rakoczy (DO '28) recognizes a need for diversity in clinical neurology research to better represent different racial and ethnic groups.
August 27, 2024
Michael Abaskaron (DO '27) was selected to participate in the Summer Research Externship Program at Ohio Health in Columbus.
August 23, 2024
Scott Holmes worked with Thomas Last, PhD, to perform research on "Differential Gene Expression Analysis of Bone Cells."
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