Heritage College students can complete elective research rotations during their medical school training. Typically, students will register for elective research rotations during their fourth year, but students who have an existing project and a commitment from their mentor maybe granted permission to participate in elective research rotations during spring semester of their third year. Elective research rotations include a Critical Literature Review (OCOM 8942); Case-Based Study (OCOM 8943); or Original Research (OCOM 8944). Third-year (OMS III) elective research rotations are restricted to OCOM 8944 with permission.
Students are encouraged to review the elective research rotation syllabi for full details and should reach out to the Heritage College Office of Research and Grants with any questions.
Please review the Third-Year Elective Research Rotation guide before applying for a third year elective research rotation.
Use the Elective Research Rotation checklist to assist with filling out the Salesforce application for all elective research rotations.
Class of 2025 Year 3 & 4 Syllabi
Class of 2026 Year 3 & 4 Syllabi
Class of 2026 Research Rotation Guide
Elective Research Rotation Checklist
OCOM 8942 - Critical Literature Review
Provides the student with an opportunity to develop and enhance their literature review knowledge and skills to a level appropriate for a beginning researcher. Maximum length of rotation is three weeks.
OCOM 8943 - Case-Based Study
Provides the student with an opportunity to write a case report and submit it for publication. Maximum length of rotation is three weeks.
OCOM 8944 - Original Research
Provides the student with a broad overview of research via hands-on experience. Students will apply the concepts of research design, statistics and hypothesis testing, human subject protection, protocol development, and dissemination of research findings. Maximum length of rotation is 12 weeks (can be divided across two adjacent academic years).