Keynote Speaker Steve Cummings, MD, FACP, is sharing his thoughts with Barak Bar, MD, who is presenting his work.
The recent Resident Research Symposium provided UCSF residents with the opportunity to present their mentored projects and to exchange ideas with peers and faculty.
"This event is a dramatic example of the research talent and creativity of UCSF residents, who are learning to become superb physicians," says Douglas Bauer, MD, Director of CTSI’s Resident Research Training Program. More than 30 residents presented their work, exploring wide-ranging topics such as pain, aging, coronary heart disease, radiology, and endocarditis.
Recognizing that mentoring is an important element in supporting the success of residents’ research, the recognition of Robert Rodriguez, MD, as Mentor of the Year was another highlight of the symposium.
One resident described Rodriguez, a professor of Clinical Medicine and research director in the SFGH Emergency Department, this way: "He is a brilliant researcher who truly cares about the project I am working on as well as my career and future. He is available day or night, and will help me
Resident Hangyul Chung-Esaki, MD, and the Mentor of the Year Robert Rodriguez, MD
prepare for a presentation right up to the minute beforehand. When I have been confused about my future, he has been patient, outlined strategies, as well as provided contacts who could advise me when he could not. He has allowed me to shine when opportunities arose - unlike other residents who have written a paper but are not the first authors. What can I say, Robert Rodriguez is great!"
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