Year: 2015
Type: article
Abstract: Student PerspectiveMedical students at the UMCG are introduced to the basic principles of medical research during the 3-year bachelor's period.These experiences increase awareness of the importance of research and give them the competency to explore the literature and to find the gaps and limits of health science.In the 3-year master's period, students practice these skills during a research clerkship of 26 weeks.Many opportunities are offered locally, but students can also choose to go abroad.Personally, I wanted to go to a famous oncology research center in the world, because I want to pursue a career in oncology.I was lucky to find a supervisor who knew about The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, and I was immediately enthusiastic.A great advantage to Texas was having a family member living close to Houston.In March 2014, I had the first encounter with my supervisor at UMCG and soon after that I contacted my supervisor in Houston.In June, I started writing my proposal and organizing the required documents and could start my elective in November.Planning a research project abroad is not easy.
Source: Journal of Cancer Education
Authors: Bertha Eisses, Jakob de Vries, Shine Chang
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,790
OpenAlex ID: W1579415994