{"id":1258,"date":"2025-07-24T12:48:22","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T12:48:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/student-research\/?page_id=1258"},"modified":"2026-05-13T13:23:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T13:23:57","slug":"active-medical-student-research-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/student-research\/active-medical-student-research-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"Research Opportunities for Geisel Medical Students at DH\/Geisel"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The following are the current open research opportunities being advertised for Geisel medical students.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

If you are interested, please contact the medical student research office at Medical.Student.Research@dartmouth.edu<\/span><\/strong> so that we can facilitate an introduction for you. Please do not contact the investigator directly.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Posted May\/12\/2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dartmouth Space Medicine Innovations Laboratory<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Dartmouth Space Medicine Innovations Laboratory is looking for a motivated medical student or undergraduate to assist with an ongoing project investigating brain changes seen in astronauts after spaceflight, and comparing them to similar brain changes seen in bariatric surgery patients. The lab has already published a pilot study and is looking to acquire our own scans for a larger-scale project to further characterize these changes and any implications they may have for long duration spaceflight and patients who undergo extreme weight loss. This study will lead to at least one publication as well as likely multiple offshoot projects, and students will also be welcome to join other projects ongoing at the Space Medicine Innovations Lab. Students will also have numerous mentorship opportunities from lab directors, research assistants, and recent Geisel alumni. Open to all students; well suited for those with an interest in space medicine, applied physiology, surgery, gastroenterology, or weight and wellness.<\/span><\/p>\n

Interested students may contact to Dr. Richard Rosato (Class of 2026) - Richard.J.Rosato.II.MED@dartmouth.edu or\u00a0rjrosato98@gmail.com, or Dr. Jay Buckey (Jay.C.Buckey.Jr@dartmouth.edu)<\/p>\n

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Posted Apr\/24\/2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Admin : <\/strong>Bailey Starr , Bailey.D.Starr@hitchcock.org<\/div>\n
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\u2022 Cutaneous TB exposure<\/strong><\/div>\n
We recently published a case series showing that cutaneous TB is a less common, but typically misdiagnosed and improperly treated hazard, of needle stick injuries in the healthcare and laboratory work setting (\"More than skin deep: Primary inoculation with Mycobacterium tuberculosis as an occupational hazard\u201d in press at\u00a0Applied Biosafety<\/i>). There are no standards for post-exposure prophylaxis, treatment regimens, or diagnostic algorithms for TB needle stick exposures. This project has three parts that can be individual projects or a series of projects and has the opportunity for posters and peer-reviewed publications<\/div>\n
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2. Conduct a formal<\/span>\u00a0systematic review of treatment regimens and outcomes from published case reports on TB inoculation to guide a standard recommendation for\u00a0less intensive treatment -- current recommended treatment is the latent TB treatment protocol, which is likely more intensive than needed for a paucibacillary cutaneous lesion as there are reports of complete resolution with less intensive treatments but treatments used vary widely in practice<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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3. Working with our ID and\/or derm colleagues to develop a standardized diagnostic algorithm for evaluating new needle stick injuries where TB exposure may be present as well as for persistent or atypical skin lesions following sharps injuries in high-risk TB settings<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u2022 Redefining Return-to-Work Coordinator core competencies<\/strong>
\nThe literature suggests \u201csoft skills\u201d as the main return-to-work coordinator competencies but methodological issues with prior studies and new experience with the RETAIN return-to-work program indicate medical, analytical, and other \u201chard skills\u201d as well as a deep understanding of local and regional resources are needed to optimize patient work outcomes. This paper proposes an update to the prevailing ideas about work coordination skills, which has important implications as Medicaid work requirements are slated to take effect at the end of the year and states are gearing up for workforce initiatives as part of their CMS Rural Health Transformation projects. This opportunity involves working with an expert work-health coach and performing literature searches, doing analysis, writing, and formatting a paper for publication.<\/div>\n
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\u2022\u00a0Case Series: Eidetic Memory Reprocessing (EMR) for trauma recovery and return to work<\/strong>
\nThis project involves conducting and writing a retrospective review of cases of traumatic work injuries in which Eidetic Memory Reprocessing (EMR), a short-course limbic-based trauma recovery treatment, was provided to the patient and their pre- and post-treatment work status. There is an opportunity to be involved in developing a training course for mental health providers in this unique method for functional recovery after trauma.\u2022\u00a0Return-to-Work Coordination App Development\u00a0\u2013 Collaborate with the DALI Lab to build a patient-centered care coordination app supporting patient work ability.<\/div>\n
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* Chinese Medicine Training to Treat Long-COVID<\/strong><\/div>\n
This project analyzes pre-post survey data from a course for Chinese Medicine practitioners on the use of a novel Classical Chinese Medicine protocol to successfully treat Long COVID. The surveys assess for changes in knowledge, confidence, and behaviors related to treating Long COVID patients as well as barriers and facilitators to using information from the training in clinical practice.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u2022\u00a0Languages used in New England state employment resources<\/strong>
\nThis project involves taking an inventory of languages used by New England states for their employment resources and compare it to languages into which state health information is translated. Is employment information translated into the same and as many languages as health information? How do these languages compare to languages most commonly spoken in the state? Are these languages similar to the languages spoken by people receiving Social Security long-term work disability benefits? This inventory will help identify gaps in dissemination of employment information and inform the languages into which future New England work disability prevention program materials should be translated. This opportunity can involve writing a paper with the results of the analysis.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Posted Apr\/17\/2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

General Surgery Research Project\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Hypothesis:<\/b>\u00a0General surgery residents generate substantial and measurable financial value for academic hospital systems through their operative, inpatient, and outpatient clinical activities, and this contribution, when quantified in RVUs and translated into professional fee and institutional revenue terms, significantly offsets the direct costs of resident training. This study tests the hypothesis that residents are net financial assets to their sponsoring institutions and have been undervalued in prior estimations.<\/div>\n
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Help Needed:\u00a0<\/b>Student with\u00a0strong\u00a0excel modeling and\u00a0<\/span>quantitative\u00a0skills (required) ideally pursuing a\u00a0surgical\u00a0specialty or applying into MD-MBA program (optional). This will be a data forward task and a great chance to dissect and display data for a high-impact paper.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
Timeline:\u00a0<\/b>Aiming to have all data in hand by June but can start work immediately on the model for this paper. Aim to finish within 3-4 months.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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Hypothesis:<\/b>\u00a0This study is a retrospective analysis of inpatient surgical cost data at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center to evaluate variation in costs among general surgeons within the same specialty. By stratifying patients by DRG codes, the study aims to identify differences in total and component costs, including length of stay, operating room time, imaging, and supplies. The goal is to identify key drivers of cost variation and inform strategies to improve efficiency and deliver higher-value surgical care.<\/div>\n
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Both projects have support with PIs from DH and analytical support from the surgical department and Tuck School of Business. Interested Students may contact to Jack F. Donaghue , MD , Jack.F.Donaghue.MED@dartmouth.edu .<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Research at Dr. Lichter Lab<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

Katie E. Lichter, MD, MPH<\/b><\/p>\n

Radiation Oncology & Health Policy<\/p>\n

Dartmouth Cancer Center | Geisel School of Medicine<\/p>\n

1. Access to Cancer Care: Travel Burden & Treatment Intensity Across the Dartmouth Cancer Center Catchment Area<\/b>
\nMentor: Dr. Katie Lichter<\/i><\/div>\n
This project will quantify time and travel burden among patients undergoing active cancer treatment at Dartmouth Cancer Center, with a focus on rural and geographically dispersed populations. The student will analyze de-identified scheduling data to assess number of treatment visits, travel distances\/times, and geographic patterns of high burden.<\/div>\n
Deliverables include a travel burden brief, geographic visualizations, and an abstract-ready dataset for presentation.<\/div>\n
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2. Climate Resilience & Cancer Care Continuity: Weather-Related Disruptions and Missed Visits<\/b>
\nMentor: Dr. Katie Lichter<\/i><\/div>\n
This project will evaluate the impact of weather-related events (e.g., winter storms, flooding) on oncology visit disruptions and treatment delays in northern New England. The student will conduct retrospective scheduling analysis, map disruption patterns, and synthesize literature on treatment interruptions and outcomes.<\/div>\n
Deliverables include a resilience report, data visualizations, and a draft abstract or manuscript outline.<\/div>\n
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3. Sustainability & Health Collaborative Internship (Student-Selected Focus Area)<\/b>
\nMentor:\u00a0\u00a0The Dartmouth Sustainability Office<\/u>\u00a0in collaboration with Dr. Katie Lichter<\/i><\/div>\n
Students may select from a portfolio of Sustainability & Health projects developed with the Dartmouth Climate Collaborative (e.g., climate and health pollution hotspot analysis, decarbonization health impacts, medical school waste reduction, stormwater and flooding health impacts, climate-related mental health resilience).<\/div>\n
Projects are structured for 8\u201310 weeks and produce decision-ready outputs for institutional leadership, incorporating an equity and environmental justice lens.<\/div>\n
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\nMentor: Dr. Katie Lichter<\/i><\/div>\n
Building on a completed multi-modality radiation oncology energy audit (presented at ASTRO), this project will focus on manuscript development and publication. The student will assist with data synthesis, figure refinement, literature contextualization, and drafting sections of a peer-reviewed manuscript quantifying energy consumption across imaging and treatment modalities.<\/div>\n
This project offers exposure to life cycle assessment methodology, health systems sustainability, and academic writing with the goal of submission to a peer-reviewed journal.<\/div>\n

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P<\/b>rojects related to work as a key social driver of health:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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The literature suggests \u201csoft skills\u201d as the main return-to-work coordinator competencies but methodological issues with prior studies and new experience with the RETAIN return-to-work program indicate medical, analytical, and other \u201chard skills\u201d as well as a deep understanding of local and regional resources are needed to optimize patient work outcomes. This paper proposes an update to the prevailing ideas about work coordination skills, which has important implications as Medicaid work requirements are slated to take effect at the end of the year and states are gearing up for workforce initiatives as part of their CMS Rural Health Transformation projects. This opportunity involves working with an expert work-health coach and performing literature searches, doing analysis, writing, and formatting a paper for publication.<\/div>\n
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\u2022 RETAIN return-to-work program consortium<\/i><\/b>\u00a0-\u00a0a series of five comparison papers<\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Five papers have been accepted for publication to describe similarities, differences, and recommendations from each of the five RETAIN states\u2019 return-to-work programs. As the federal government is investing $50B rural health and healthcare workforce, these papers will provide important information and blueprints to states for strengthening the rural workforce. This opportunity involves meeting experts in work and health and performing literature searches, writing, and formatting one or more papers for publication.<\/div>\n
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\u2022\u00a0New!<\/i><\/b>\u00a0Work-Health Coaching Practice Guidelines\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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As our statewide VT RETAIN return-to-work project is ending, we are performing a strength-based program evaluation to develop new work-health coaching best practices. This paper will tell the evaluation story of VT RETAIN in our own voice and based on our own experience as well as provide the framework for Work-Health Coach trainings and for integrating RETAIN models into state Rural Health Transformation programs. This opportunity involves working with an expert in program evaluation and analyzing program data, developing practice guidelines, describing the limitations of independent program evaluation, conducting literature searches, writing, and formatting a paper for publication.<\/div>\n
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\u2022\u00a0New! Return-to-Work Guides for Patients and Clinicians<\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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This project involves revising and organizing tip and resource sheets developed by Work-Health Coaches in VT RETAIN into two guides - a workbook for patients and a handbook for clinicians to self-navigate the stay-at-work\/return-to-work process to improve patient work outcomes.<\/div>\n
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\u2022\u00a0Languages used in New England state employment resources\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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This project involves taking an inventory of languages used by New England states for their employment resources and compare it to languages into which state health information is translated. Is employment information translated into the same and as many languages as health information? How do these languages compare to languages most commonly spoken in the state? Are these languages similar to the languages spoken by people receiving Social Security long-term work disability benefits? This inventory will help identify gaps in dissemination of employment information and inform the languages into which future New England work disability prevention program materials should be translated. This opportunity can involve writing a paper with the results of the analysis.<\/div>\n
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Work is one of the most influential social determinants of health but work status is often not included SDOH surveys or electronic medical record SDOH dashboards. This project seeks to inventory of commonly used SDOH surveys, whether work status is included, and how patient SDOH survey results are captured in the EMR. This project starts with a review of the current literature on SDOH surveys, developing survey tools, speaking with local health systems to get information on their current SDOH surveys and EMR dashboards, and analyzing the results for publication.<\/div>\n
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This project involves conducting and writing a retrospective review of cases of traumatic work injuries in which Eidetic Memory Reprocessing (EMR), a short-course limbic-based trauma recovery treatment, was provided to the patient and their pre- and post-treatment work status. There is an opportunity to be involved in developing a training course for mental health providers in this unique method for functional recovery after trauma.<\/div>\n
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Posted 12\/09\/2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

Optimizing Nutrition for the Brain: Umbrella Review of Nutrients and Bioactive<\/strong><\/p>\n

Food Components to Support Brain Health<\/p>\n

A new interdisciplinary research project,\u00a0Optimizing Nutrition for the Brain<\/em>, is seeking medical students to join an umbrella review examining how nutrients and bioactive food components (such as polyphenols, omega-3s, B-vitamins, choline, and vitamin K) support cognitive and mood outcomes across the lifespan. This project aims to identify key nutrient candidates, evaluate dosage and timing (acute vs. long-term effects), and integrate mechanistic insights to strengthen evidence-based recommendations.<\/p>\n

Students will receive training in evidence synthesis, work with a pre-registered protocol, and collaborate with Dartmouth Health Sciences and Biomedical Libraries. The review will follow established best practices, including AMSTAR-2 for quality assessment and the GRADE framework for evidence certainty.<\/p>\n

Research Team includes:<\/strong>
Dr. Suzannah Gerber, Dr. Susan Roberts, Dr. Karen Blackmon, Dr. Jeffrey Blumberg, and Pamela Bagley.<\/p>\n

Interested students will gain valuable experience in systematic review methodology, nutrition science, and brain health research.<\/p>\n

More info : Brain Health Medical Student Project 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

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Posted 11\/03\/2025<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Research project in Medical Education<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

Principal Investigator:<\/strong> Dr. Virginia T. Lyons<\/span>
Email:<\/strong> Virginia.T.Lyons@dartmouth.edu<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

This project explores gaps in student learning outcomes following the transition to a fully integrated Phase 1 curriculum at the Geisel School of Medicine. USMLE Step 1 performance data and feedback from clerkship directors and faculty suggest that some students may not be achieving a sufficient foundation in key curricular threads (CTs).<\/span><\/p>\n

Two major factors are thought to contribute to this issue:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Insufficient instructional hours devoted to CT topics, and<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Assessment structure, where CT-related questions represent only a small portion of benchmark and final exams.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Because these topics are assessed less frequently, students may unintentionally deprioritize them during their studies. This project aims to identify strategies to optimize CT content delivery and assessment to strengthen foundational learning in the integrated curriculum.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Posted 11\/03\/2025\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    Research project in Epidemiology\u00a0 (Cancer Immunotherapy and Kidney Transplant Immune Monitoring Research)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    Research focuses on understanding immune responses in cancer immunotherapy and immune monitoring in kidney transplant recipients. The work involves data abstraction from electronic health records (EHR) and advanced data analysis to explore key mechanisms underlying immune regulation and treatment response.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Under the direction of Dr. Brock C. Christensen, PhD<\/strong>, our team leads several active IRB-approved studies, primarily centered on cancer epigenetics\u2014including the analysis of DNA methylation data and immune profiling. These studies aim to improve our understanding of how epigenetic alterations and immune dynamics influence disease progression and therapeutic outcomes.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Posted 10\/28\/2025<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    Dartmouth Climate Collaborative: Living Lab Grants Opportunity<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    The Dartmouth Climate Collaborative, a newly launched initiative funded by the Provost and President, aims to connect and enhance climate and sustainability-related research and teaching across all Dartmouth schools.<\/span><\/p>\n

    This fall, the Collaborative is launching the Climate Collaborative Living Lab Grants<\/strong> \u2014 $30,000 grants for projects that use Dartmouth\u2019s campus and the greater New England community for climate and sustainability research and teaching. This year, there is a special focus on proposals at the intersection of climate and health from Geisel faculty. <\/span><\/p>\n

    Medical students are eligible to apply with a faculty co-PI or sponsor.<\/span><\/p>\n

    A Geisel-specific info session will be held on Wednesday, November 5, from 12:00\u20131:00 PM<\/strong> for those interested in applying. Come learn more about this exciting opportunity!<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Posted 10\/23\/2025<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    Crowdsourcing\u201d of patient-generated advice for improving the bowel preparation process for colonoscopy<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    PI:<\/strong> Audrey H. Calderwood , MD, MS<\/span><\/p>\n

    Summary:\u00a0<\/b>Bowel preparation is vital to performance of colonoscopy yet is probably patients\u2019 least favorite part of the procedure and a big barrier to getting it done. This project involves \u201ccrowdsourcing\u201d patient recommendations, tips and tricks for getting through the bowel preparation process \u2013 starting with comments within a NYTimes article and potentially looking beyond at other sources. The student should have familiarity with social media searches and some ability to synthesize online comments but need not have prior biomedical research experience. The student will work directly with Dr. Calderwood and potential other co-investigator(s).<\/span><\/p>\n

    Opportunities for Students:<\/strong> Students involved in this project may have the chance to publish an abstract or poster and potentially a short research letter.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Posted 10\/14\/2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Research project with the Lichter GreenHealth Lab at DHMC<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Research focuses on the intersection of\u00a0climate, environment, and oncology<\/strong>\u2014including projects on energy use and decarbonization in cancer imaging and treatment, climate-related disruptions to cancer care, and resilience planning for healthcare systems.<\/p>\n

    Students who would like to get involved should visit the Office of Medical Student Research<\/strong> for guidance and more information\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Posted 10\/1\/2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Research project with Dr. Chris Niemczak's Lab<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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      Auditory function in mild cognitive impairment (MCI) - behavioral and electrophysiological auditory approaches along with cognitive function.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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      Auditory function in HIV related neurocognitive dysfunction -\u00a0behavioral and electrophysiological auditory approaches along with cognitive function with all work taking place in Tanzania.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Students who would like to get involved should visit the Office of Medical Student Research<\/strong> for guidance and more information\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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      Posted 9\/29\/2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Transplant Surgery Research Projects <\/strong><\/p>\n

      Abraham Matar, M.D.
      \n<\/strong>Assistant Professor of Surgery, Division of Transplantation
      \nDartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center<\/p>\n

      Our research focuses on clinical database projects analyzing outcomes in kidney, pancreas, and liver transplantation. We are seeking medical students, graduate students, or trainees who are interested in collaborating on a variety of projects related to clinical outcomes in transplantation. Applicants with a background in biostatistics are particularly encouraged to reach out.<\/p>\n

      Interested students may reach out directly to Dr. Matar. Students who would like to get involved should visit the Office of Medical Student Research<\/strong> for guidance and more information .<\/span><\/p>\n

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      Posted 9\/18\/2025<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

      Psychiatry: Areas of Research<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

      Psychiatry<\/span> department engage in a wide range of research spanning psychiatry, neuroscience, behavioral health, and implementation science. Major areas of focus include:<\/span><\/p>\n

      Biological Psychiatry : <\/strong><\/span>Research explores brain function and disorders through neuroimaging, organoid models, brain stimulation, neuroimmunology, gut-brain interactions, cognition, PTSD, TBI, and neuropsychiatric symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Implementation & Delivery Science : <\/strong><\/span>Faculty study how to improve mental health care delivery and integrate evidence-based practices into real-world settings. Topics include quality improvement, collaborative care, evaluation of health services, program implementation, tobacco harm reduction, and health services for underserved populations.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Addiction Research : <\/strong><\/span>Work in this area includes smoking cessation, tobacco dependence, substance use interventions, cannabis and cognition, digital assessment tools, big data approaches to suicide prevention, and psychosocial treatments for co-occurring disorders.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Clinical Interventions<\/strong> : <\/span>Faculty develop and evaluate innovative interventions for diverse populations. Areas include therapeutic brain stimulation, trauma-informed care, digital mental health tools, psychotherapy mechanisms, caregiver support, music therapy, GI behavioral health, and interventions for dementia, PTSD, and serious mental illness.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Neuropsychology : <\/span><\/strong>Research examines cognition, memory, and neurological disorders such as dementia, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson\u2019s disease, and traumatic brain injury. Faculty also study cancer survivorship, neuroimaging, and global health applications in neuropsychology.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Students who would like to get involved should visit the Office of Medical Student Research<\/strong> for guidance and more information.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      Posted 8\/12\/2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Emergency Medicine\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Main Contact : Zachary.P.Soucy@hitchcock.org and Melissa.A.Friedman@hitchcock.org<\/p>\n

      - Wilderness medicine, EMS, community ED\/system design<\/strong> \u2013 John David Storn
      -<\/strong> Neuro, publication writing, basic research, quality improvement<\/strong> \u2013 Evie Marcolini
      - HEMS, EMS, wilderness medicine, critical care transport<\/strong> \u2013 Thomas Trimarco
      - Substance use disorder, community health<\/strong> (Closed) \u2013 Eric Gruber
      - Rural EM, geriatric EM, EM administration, musculoskeletal<\/strong> \u2013 Scott Rodi
      - Book writing, editing (non-traditional research), curriculum development<\/strong> \u2013 Paul DeKoning
      - Resident coaching, global EM, dental care access in underserved areas<\/strong> \u2013 Kathleen Clem
      -<\/strong> Wilderness medicine<\/strong> \u2013 Will Galvin
      - Wilderness EM topics, hypothermia, frostbite<\/strong> \u2013 Nicholas Daniel
      - Advanced ventilator management, antibiotic stewardship, goals-of-care conversations in the ED<\/strong> \u2013 Sam Yarmis
      - Quality improvement, operations<\/strong> \u2013 Matthew Babineau
      - FAST scan, ultrasound innovations, wilderness injury surveys, acute mountain sickness, COPD at altitude, CPR safety, trauma correlations, TCD studies, POCUS applications<\/strong> \u2013 Richard Trierweiler
      - Critical care transport, therapeutic momentum, hemodynamic collapse during intubation, system QI<\/strong> \u2013 Matthew Roginski
      - Narrative medicine, peer support, moral distress\/trauma in physician training<\/strong> (Closed) \u2013 Alison Marshall\u00a0
      - QI (ultrasound and operations), education (ultrasound-guided procedures)<\/strong> \u2013 Andrew Thomson
      - Publications, quality improvement, research<\/strong> \u2013 Nicholas Weinberg
      - Rural emergency services, wilderness education, health system operations, telehealth<\/strong> \u2013 Joshua Rudner
      - Operations \u2013 split flow, geriatrics call-backs<\/strong> \u2013 Jen Pope
      - Transport intubation QI, transitions of care, serious illness communication<\/strong> \u2013 Patricia Ruth A. Atchinson
      - Social determinants of health, QI projects improving ED efficiency<\/strong> \u2013 Rachel Volk
      - Quality improvement (open to projects, no current research)<\/strong> \u2013 Jessica Brooks
      - Device development, POCUS, pre-hospital POCUS, system-wide POCUS<\/strong> \u2013 Zachary Soucy<\/p>\n

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      Posted 8\/12\/2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Rheumatology Research Projects \u2013 2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n