RESEARCH TRAINING IN THE TCV SURGERY LAB
We take pride in the training we provide for Residents, Postdocs and Students in our lab. We usually have several undergraduate and medical students in the lab at any given time along with residents and postdocs. Each summer we take on 2-3 medical students full time to provide hands on experience in the lab. Once a year we participate in collaboration with local high schools by inviting high school students to spend a day in the lab to see what medical research is all about. Everyone in the lab participates in the teaching and training of new personnel or in teaching new techniques to current lab personnel. We invite anyone with interest in working in our lab to contact Tony Herring, our Lab Manager.
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The most important education gained by personnel in the TCV Lab is in conducting hypothesis-driven research. We enjoy providing hands-on training in the lab for all personnel. Residents, Postdocs and students learn how to:
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Formulate hypotheses
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Design studies to test hypotheses
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Plan and perform experiments
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Tabulate and analyze data
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Write abstracts, research papers and grant applications
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Present research in the form of poster or oral presentations
We encourage all Residents and Postdocs to enroll in and participate in any classes of interest which are widely available both within the University of Virginia and outside.
Available to Residents are several conferences each week (see the Conference schedule), some of which are planned and conducted by the resident staff with the collaboration and participation of the faculty. These include:
One very popular class held each spring is Vacular Biology , directed by Dr. Brian Duling.
An excellent opportunity available outside UVA is:
This course is highly recommended and covers such diverse topics such as:
-fundamental strategies of information design
- evaluating evidence used in presentations
- statistical data: tables, graphics, and semi-graphics
- business, scientific, legal, financial presentations
- complexity and clarity
- effective presentations: on paper and in person
