43rd Annual Clinical Topics in Gynecology and Obstetrics
and John D. Thompson Resident Research Day
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 and Friday, May 22, 2009

[PGY2 Submission Timeline and Requirements]
[PGY3 Submission Timeline and Requirements]
[Typing Instructions]

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Resident Research Day is held yearly usually in May or June. Each 2nd- and 3rd-year resident, and finishing fellow is required to participate.  PGY2s submit a written proposal and then a paper with results as PGY3s, developed with a faculty mentor/sponsor.  Each year the residents make an oral presentation of their proposal and subsequent completed study before an audience and a panel of judges.

PGY2s will present their proposals on Wednesday, May 20, 2009, to the Department and a panel of judges selected from the Department’s faculty. Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place. The second year residents will develop and present a research proposal in standard NIH grant format, which should include hypothesis, background and significance (rationale), and study design. The study design should include methods for statistical analysis, including a power analysis, expected outcomes, potential problems, and how they will be addressed.

PGY3s and finishing fellows will present their proposals on Friday, May 22, 2009, to the Department and a panel of invited, guest faculty judges. Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place. The presentations by third year residents and finishing fellows should include the results of a completed study, and should also include most of the elements outlined above: research proposal in standard NIH grant format, including hypothesis, background and significance (rationale), and study design. The study design should include methods for statistical analysis, including a power analysis, expected outcomes, potential problems and how they will be addressed, and the results of the study.

Residents may select faculty sponsors from the Department faculty members or University faculty from outside the Department.

Residents who are conducting clinical research studies involving humans are encouraged to seek the assistance and support of the Atlanta Clinical and Translational Science Institute (ACTSI) located at either Grady or the Emory main campus. The ACTSI will provide assistance with study design and study implementation, including scientific review of proposals, statistical assistance, and design of a database. It is best to consult ACTSI during the design phase and not after the data has been assembled.

Each resident or fellow presentation will be followed by a formal discussion. The discussants will be selected by the RRD committee, which is comprised of the RRD Program Directors, interested faculty members from the Department of Gyn/Ob, the residency director, and associate director. The discussant will facilitate discussion with the audience and judges, clarify points made in the presentation, ask questions of the resident to emphasize results, delineate further points to be studied, etc.

Judges will review the oral presentations and select the most worthy presentations for the prizes. For the presentations on Friday by PGY3s and fellows, typically, two judges from outside Emory University and one faculty member from within the Emory University community will be invited. The judges also serve as guest faculty members making one presentation each. The John D. Thompson Lectureship in Pelvic Surgery is presented by the judge in gynecology; the W. Newton Long Lectureship is presented by the judge in obstetrics; the Emory judge presents a topic of his/her choosing or at the request of the Chairman.

On Wednesday, May 20, 2009, PGY2 Residents will have 10 minutes for their presentation; the discussant will have 8 minutes after the resident's presentation; and 2 minutes are allotted for questions and answers.

On Friday, May 22, 2009, PGY3 Residents will have 10 minutes for their presentation; the discussant will have 3 minutes after the resident's presentation; and 2 minutes are allotted for questions and answers.

Timeline and Submission Deadlines for RRD – PGY2s

July - August 2008 Determine an idea for your RRD project and learn about faculty research interests in order to select a sponsor

September 1, 2008 RRD Submission 1
Title: __________________________________
Mentor: ________________________________
Proposal abstract: ________________________
(Suggested Abstract format approximately 250 words)

October 1, 2008 Feedback is returned to resident and mentor from Dr. Taylor

October - November, 2008 Resident and Mentor to meet and develop research plan

December 1, 2008 RRD Submission 2
Outline for Research Proposal due
Research Proposal Outline (2 - 3 pages)
• Hypothesis and Specific Aims
• Background and Significance
• Preliminary Studies
• Research Design and Methods
• Biostatistical Design and Analysis
• Human Subjects
• References

February 2, 2009 Feedback about research plan is returned to resident and mentor

March 2, 2009 RRD Submission 3
Draft of RRD Research Proposal due
Draft of Research Proposal in NIH style (up to 10 pages ); draw on the research plan outlined in RRD submission 2.

March 16, 2009 Discussants Selected; draft of RRD proposal returned

May 1, 2009 RRD Submission 4
Research Proposal and slide presentation due for discussants/judges to review.

May 18, 2009 RRD Submission 5
Final corrected Research Proposal and slide presentation are due the Monday before RRD.
Prize eligibility deadline: submissions must be completed by this date to be eligible for awards.

May 19, 2009 RRD practice day

May 20, 2009 PGY2s RRD presentations
Presentations are allotted 10 minutes, prepare accordingly.
Suggested Elements:
• Hypothesis/Specific Aims
• Rationale
• Study Design (Population, Outcome Variables)
• Analytical Plan
• Summary

August 2009 RRD Submission 6
PGY3s 2009-2010 will finalize research proposal during June and July. Submit for review and consultation by Dr. Taylor and Ms. Loucks.

Submit all materials directly to Claire Hackworth, Room 414, Glenn Bldg, no later than the deadline posted.  Materials will be forwarded to Vice-Chair and Research Project Director for review.

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Timeline and Submission Deadlines for RRD – PGY3s

During July and August edit and refine IRB proposal with your sponsor incorporating suggestions from RRD.

August 15, 2008 RRD Submission 6
Submit research proposal for review and consultation by Dr. Taylor and Ms. Loucks. Proposal will be returned to you (resident and mentor).
Follow the IRB format appearing on the Emory University website.

September 1, 2008 RRD Submission 7
Online IRB submission, "eIRB." Last Day to submit IRB packet.
Follow the IRB format appearing on the Emory University website.
IRB Approval letter to be submitted to Ms. Hackworth when received.

October 2008 - March 2009 Regular Meetings with mentor to review progress, subject enrollment, data analysis

March 2, 2009 RRD Submission 8
Draft of RRD paper due
Manuscript format includes all of the elements outlined in RRD Submission 3 plus results of completed investigation.

April 1, 2009 Discussants selected; draft of RRD paper returned

May 1, 2009 RRD Submission 9
Preliminary manuscript and slide set due.  Discussants/ judges receive slides and papers.

May 18, 2009 RRD Submission 10
Final corrected RRD paper and slide presentation due the Monday before RRD.
Prize eligibility deadline: submissions must be completed by this date to be eligible for awards.

May 21, 2009 RRD Practice Day

May 22, 2009 PGY3s and Fellows RRD presentations
RRD presentations are allotted 10 minutes; prepare accordingly.
Suggested Elements
• Hypothesis/Specific Aims
• Rationale
• Study Design (Population, Outcomes, Analysis)
• Results
• Interpretation
• Clinical Relevance

August 3, 2009 RRD Submission 11
Resident and mentor should submit plans for the publication and/or presentation of findings (final manuscript) from RRD project.
Alternatively, information may be provided as to the plans to continue the project following the third year of residency.

Submit all materials directly to Claire Hackworth, Room 414, Glenn Bldg, no later than the deadline posted. Materials will be forwarded to Vice-Chair and Research Project Director for review.

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TYPING INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESIDENT RESEARCH DAY PAPERS

1. Cover sheet with the following :
- title of your paper
- your name
- sponsor(s)’ name
- date of presentation
- and the following:
John D. Thompson Resident Research Day and
43rd Annual Clinical Topics in Gynecology and Obstetrics
Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Emory University School of Medicine

2. DO NOT NUMBER PAGES.

3. Turn in an original (no holes, no staples); plus six (6) copies (WITH holes and NO staples).

4. Leave 1.25" margins at the top, bottom, and right side of each page. Leave a 1.5" margin on the left side. This wide margin is required on the left side of the page so the papers can be bound.

5. Double space.

6. Follow the Obstetrics and Gynecology (green journal) instructions for typing references.