College Credit Research Project: Medicine
Uncover the world of academic research through the lens of medicine and real clinical case studies. This online course offers the opportunity to develop your own original scholarly investigation, applying scientific reasoning and ethical analysis guided by expert instructors, all while earning college credit. Learn to formulate compelling research questions and synthesize findings into a cohesive academic paper, gaining valuable insights for future pursuits.
Program Dates
Multi-length courses are available throughout the year
Eligibility
For students ages 13 and up
College Credit Course Fees
$3,995
Launch Your Research Journey in Medicine Today
Laying the Foundation for Research in Medicine
Understand the core principles of academic research and how it applies to current health and wellness challenges. Discover how to select compelling medical topics and craft impactful research questions.
Designing Research Through a Clinical Lens
Formalize your research proposal, distinguishing between primary and secondary research methodologies. Explore ethical principles that guide responsible inquiry in academic settings, using insights from a real kidney transplant case.
Exploring Medical Cases Through Literature
Conduct a comprehensive literature review by exploring how diabetes affects vascular systems and healing. Examine a peripheral vascular disease patient case to find and evaluate academic sources on chronic illness effectively.
Connecting Findings from Clinical Narratives
Evaluate and connect gathered information into a cohesive literature review, similar to how healthcare teams combine evidence. Explore a patient's oropharyngeal cancer journey, learning how complex care decisions are informed by evidence.
Writing Your Academic Paper and Medical Innovations
Draft your academic research paper, integrating your literature, methodology, and findings into a unified argument. Explore cutting-edge medical innovations, from genetic testing to integrative medicine, to inspire and refine your project.
Refining Your Research and Looking Ahead in Medicine
Polish your paper and reflect on its significance. Gain insights from medical professionals on careers and the future of healthcare, seeing how your research skills transfer to both academic and professional settings.
How You Will Benefit
- Learn essential research skills, including crafting research questions, designing methodologies, and evaluating scholarly sources.
- Explore diverse medical fields through real clinical case studies in kidney failure, vascular disease, and oropharyngeal cancer.
- Gain practical experience in research methodologies, preparing you for advanced studies or careers in medical science and public health.
- Develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities crucial for healthcare innovation, mirroring the intellectual habits of medical professionals.
- Produce a portfolio-worthy project that demonstrates rigorous academic inquiry.
- Earn three college credits from Georgetown University.
Three Learning Advantages Designed for You
Final Research Project
- Design and execute a fully independent research project on a self-selected topic.
- Your portfolio-worthy project should demonstrate academic rigor and intellectual independence in addressing real-world issues.
TA Support
You’ll receive guidance from a TA who can support you and deepen your learning experience. You can expect:
- Encouragement and direction on all assignments.
- Inspiration, motivation, and confidence to help you excel in your studies.
- Brainstorming and ideation to help you complete your research project.
Flexible Learning
- 100% online learning that works with your schedule.
- Flexible learning format through video lessons. Tune in anytime that works for you.
- Approximately 128 hours of total instruction and coursework, including engaging multimedia, simulations, and curated assignments for which you will receive guidance and support from TAs.
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Course Designed by Georgetown University Faculty
Ladislava Khailova, MD
Director, School of Continuing Studies Library
Dr. Ladislava Khailova brings a deep commitment to inclusive, interdisciplinary librarianship shaped by a multifaceted academic career. Before joining Georgetown, Dr. Khailova was a Professor at Founders Memorial Library at Northern Illinois University, where she served as a subject specialist in the humanities and social sciences and coordinated library services for individuals with disabilities. She also taught American literature and English composition at both South Carolina State University and the University of South Carolina. Her research spans information literacy, generative artificial intelligence, and the historical and cultural frameworks that inform representations of the social Other—across dimensions such as disability, national origin, race, ethnicity, and gender. She is the recipient of numerous grants for her scholarship, including the prestigious ALA Carnegie-Whitney Award.
How to Apply
It’s easy. No transcripts or letters of recommendation are required. Our application asks you to provide the following:
- Basic contact information for you and your parent or guardian.
- Why you wish to take this course, and a bit of your story, through writing, video, photos—any media you prefer.
Begin the guided process. It should take only a few minutes to answer the questions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Answers to Your Questions HereScholarships
We offer need-based scholarships for participating students who exhibit high potential and an inability to pay the full tuition.
- If you haven’t applied to the program, apply here. After submitting your application, click “Apply for a need-based scholarship” on the confirmation page to request a scholarship.
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The University reserves the right to modify the course as may become necessary.