Medical Student Research Forum Submissions

The submissions in this section of the journal showcase the work of medical students from the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah. These students have engaged in independent research projects and participated in various research programs, demonstrating their dedication to advancing medical knowledge and contributing to the field through rigorous scientific inquiry. Each submission reflects the students’ efforts to address important medical questions and highlights the support and mentorship provided by the School of Medicine’s research community.

Medical Student Research Forum

The Medical Student Research Forum was originally called the Frank Tyler Fall Medical Student Research Symposium and was named after Frank H. Tyler, M.D.,(January 5, 1916-September 7, 1994) one of the founding fathers of the four- year University of Utah School of Medicine and atruly distinguished physician- scientist. Dr. Tyler was the principal investigator on the first extramural research grant awarded by the National Institutes of Health. Funding for “The Study of Metabolic and Hereditary Disorders” began in 1946 and was renewed annually for 33 years.

In 2018, the Frank Tyler Fall Medical Student Research Symposium evolved to the Medical Student Research Forum. The forum also allows students to gain experience in the presentation and discussion of medical research. This change also provides an opportunity for first year medical students to learn about funded research opportunities that they can get involved in.