OPTIONS

Original Research Paper

Review Paper

*Students who write a Case Report/Series are not eligible to graduate with distinction. Occasionally a Case Report/Series will contain information that contributes something new to medicine, or provides a novel insight about a health related issue, such that the Medical Student Research Committee will consider the report/series eligible.

DEADLINES

August 23, 2024 - Early deadline for distinction (if awarded can be included in your ERAS application).
March 1st, 2025 - Final deadline for distinction submitted electronically by 5pm EST. For students not interested in distinction, SP proposal submitted electronically by 5pm EST.
May 1st, 2025- Final SP due - submitted electronically by 5pm EST

(Please review: How to Guide for Submitting Your Scholarly Paper (SP).)

GRADUATION WITH DISTINCTION

Students are considered for Graduation with Distinction if the following criteria are met:

Final SP is submitted by March 1st at 5 pm
Major consideration is SP suitability for publication
Exceptional work as per mentor
Review by a committee

Please review the Class of 2025 SP Distinction Eligibility Guidelines for more information. Final decisions regarding Graduation with Distinction are determined by the Office of Medical Student Research.