Scholarly Pursuit/Scholarly Year Research

Scholarly Pursuit

A Scholarly Pursuit project is a focused, mentored full-time commitment. The project must revolve around a specific hypothesis and work that aims to test it. The Scholarly Pursuit is a curricular requirement for PSOM medical students and can be fulfilled in one of three ways:

• A three-month research project, conducted under the supervision of a faculty mentor;
• A yearlong research project (more info below), post Core 2, conducted under the supervision of a faculty mentor; or
• By earning a second degree after matriculation into medical school.

Scholarly Pursuit Helpful Links:

• Scholarly Pursuit Requirement and Approvals
• Arranged Activities Form
• Scholarly Pursuit FAQs/Canvas Page

Scholarly Year/Scholarly Year Out Leave of Absence Research

Medical students who have completed their third year of Medical School may opt to take a Scholarly Year or a Scholarly Year Out Leave of Absence to conduct elective research. Students should refer to the PSOM Special Matriculation and Leave of Absence Policies for further details.

Scholarly Year Helpful Links:

• Scholarly Year Canvas Page
• Year Out Research Handbook/Student Advice
• 2021 Year Out Research Opportunities Information Session & Presentation Slides