Medical Research
Welcome to the Research Page of the MASA Medical Student Section website! This page is run by the members of the MSS Research Committee and features updates such as the monthly Student Research Spotlight, virtual workshops, and office hours for abstract review and other research-related questions.
Monthly Student Research Spotlight
This is a new initiative led by the Research committee to feature Alabama medical students and their accomplishments in research. This can be a poster presentation, oral presentation, publication, or award.
If you would like to nominate a medical student's research accomplishments for our spotlight, please submit your nomination via the link below. Self-nominations are also welcome. The closing date for our next spotlight submissions is November 27, 2024.
Office Hours
If you have specific questions about research in medical school or would like a member of our research committee to review an abstract, you can now schedule time to meet with us during office hours! Feel free to email us at alabamamedicalassociation.mss@gmail.com.
Annual Session Abstract Guidelines: Poster & Oral
See the guidelines for abstract submissions this year: TBD
Peer Mentorship and Networking in Research
Connect with more experienced medical students involved in research
Frequently Asked Questions
for the Committee
Prior to scheduling a meeting, please see our answers to FAQs.
Research Workshops
Contributing research to expand our knowledge in medicine is a noble pursuit, but there are several challenges that come with it for medical students. Our MSS Research Committee is working to create virtual research workshops that you can either attend live or watch on your own time to learn more about tips on finding mentorship, submitting abstracts for conferences, developing a manuscript, getting ready to present your research at conferences/publish in journals, and more. If you have a specific topic you'd like to learn about, email us!
Conference Travel Awards
Looking for conference travel awards as a medical student? We've created a list of travel grants available to help you find opportunities across specialties, no matter where you’re located.