What is WSMRF?
The Western Students and Resident Medical Research Forum is designed with a special focus on medical students. Our goal is to provide medical students an opportunity to demonstrate ownership of their medical research via formal presentation and defense of their research in a formal yet relaxing environment where students can be supported by faculty, students, residents, and fellow students. We believe WSMRF provides a unique opportunity for students to explore the world of medical research and academia - inspiring the next generation of physician-scientists.
Statistics from WSMRF 2018:
What have past attendees enjoyed about the conference?
We are looking forward to seeing you in Carmel, CA for WSMRF 2019!
The Western Students and Resident Medical Research Forum is designed with a special focus on medical students. Our goal is to provide medical students an opportunity to demonstrate ownership of their medical research via formal presentation and defense of their research in a formal yet relaxing environment where students can be supported by faculty, students, residents, and fellow students. We believe WSMRF provides a unique opportunity for students to explore the world of medical research and academia - inspiring the next generation of physician-scientists.
Statistics from WSMRF 2018:
- 481 medical students from over 16 western medical schools gave 413 oral presentations and 68 poster presentations
- All abstracts published in The Journal of Investigative Medicine
- 98% of attendees indicated that they would suggest this conference to future medical students
- 84% of attendees indicated that their interest in medical research increased as a result of attending WSMRF
- 17% of students indicated that they had met a potential mentor for future residency and research
What have past attendees enjoyed about the conference?
- "I enjoyed getting to meet people in various stages of their medical educations/careers. It was interesting to learn about different research projects & case reports and also peoples' paths in medicine & research."
- "I actually really enjoyed the Q&A part after my oral presentation, as well as an opportunity to talk more informally with people about the research my group had conducted."
- "Talk on finding residencies emphasizing research"
- "The variety of research being performed - from basic science to clinical and community outreach."
- "The poster presentation room served as a great opportunity for students to discuss their research/case reports with other students and physicians from other hospitals in a social and relaxed atmosphere."
- "Listening to the oral presentations, all of the participants' research projects were very impressive"
- "Meeting other students, residents, and attendings"
- "Meeting different people with varying interests was a great experience. It was a great reminder to see how diverse interests are within the medical field and also to hear about the collaboration that goes on in research"
- "Being around so many talented and inspiring clinicians and researchers"
- "Getting the experience of presenting research in a relaxed setting"
We are looking forward to seeing you in Carmel, CA for WSMRF 2019!