Researchers within the Department of Medicine at Tufts Medical Center are leading advancements in clinical research, clinical trials and investigations aimed at improving health outcomes. Residents are strongly encouraged to engage in scholarly activity alongside faculty, with opportunities to participate in clinical studies, medical education, and various research and quality improvement initiatives.
- Tufts Medical Center ranks in the top 10% of all institutions receiving National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding.
Explore research at Tufts Medicine
- GME Scholarly Work Week (GLOW): A dedicated week celebrating residents and fellows research and scholarly projects featuring poster presentations, oral abstracts and resident-led Grand Rounds.
- Conference Support: Financial assistance is available for residents presenting at conferences, and residents can take time away from clinical duties to attend.
- Research Electives: Protected elective time for residents to focus on research, quality improvement, or medical education projects.
- Dedicated Core Faculty: Dedicated core faculty in cardiology and gastroenterology assist residents in identifying mentors and engaging in meaningful scholarly work.
- Division Chief Noon Conferences: Presentations by Division Chiefs and leaders of research institutes, which highlight ongoing research in their respective areas.
- Research Mentorship: A noon conference led by residents offering advice on how they found their scholarly focus, identified mentors, and managed their projects.
