Medical Student Research

Enhancing research experiences and interests for medical students across a wide spectrum of disciplines.

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Forming partnerships

Medical Student Research fosters a culture of innovation and discovery among medical students by providing them with training, resources, and mentors to pursue their research interests.

If you are a faculty or staff member who may be interested in partnering with a medical student for one of your research projects, please complete a Faculty Mentor Form.
If you are a student interested in partnering with a faculty/staff member on a research project, please complete a Student Interest Application to start the process.

closeups of two pairs of researcher hands working side by side

A picture of a medical student explaining her research poster to 2 other women.

Research spotlights

Our medical students are at the forefront of groundbreaking research.

One of them is Megan Ralston, a current MS2 and Military Nomad. She has worked on projects as diverse as Exploring Empathy in Medical Education and Retained Bullet Fragments and Complications: A Systematic Review of Long-Term Outcomes.

Jonathan D. Seigel 98 Medical Student Research Symposium:

The inaugural Jonathan D. Siegel, MD ’98, Medical Student Research Symposium held at Lewis Hall on February 19th, 2024 celebrated the dedication and achievements of medical students through their research. Students shared their work with peers, faculty, and staff, gaining valuable experience in research presentation. The symposium, named in honor of Dr. Siegel for his unwavering support, featured a keynote address by him.

(PUT THIS IN A BOX/HIGHLIGHT) The 2025 Jonathan D. Seigel 98 Medical Student Research Symposium will be held in September.

Contact Us

Macon & Joan Brock
Virginia Health Sciences
Medical Student Research
at Old Dominion University
P.O. Box 1980
Norfolk, VA 23501-1980
Email us or call 757.446.5786