FLEX Phase Pathways

FLEX Phase Pathways

In FLEX Pathways, learners choose a selective scholarly concentration (Track) that best meets their educational needs, professional interests and career aspirations. Learners achieve distinction in one of the following scholarly concentration pathways:

• Research Track
• Health Humanities Track
• Global Health Track
• Physician as Teacher Track
• Accelerated Medical Pathway students complete the Core FLEX phase objectives in longitudinal research courses during clinical rotations. Students who are eligible may apply for an existing accelerated pathway that leads to earlier graduation and entry into a residency position at MUSC (a parallel track approved by LCME). Information about the accelerated pathways.

See Mentor Role and Responsibilities

FLEX Scholarly Concentration Course Learning Objectives

1. Evaluate the literature to identify a focus for a scholarly project that will advance what is currently known about health and disease (PL 3)
2. Apply a systematic approach to design, implement and evaluate a scholarly project (MK 8)
3. Assess outcomes of work on a scholarly project to define appropriate next steps (PD 2)
4. Present scholarly work clearly and concisely in a structured abstract, poster and verbal poster presentation (CS 1)

General Research Opportunities

• Scopus (through MUSC Library)
• Research Gate
• DART FLEX Research Elective
• Pediatric Research Opportunities
• Surgery Research Opportunities
• Ophthalmology Research Opportunities
• South Carolina Research Studies Directory
• Hollings Cancer Center Research Programs
• NIDDK Research Opportunities
• Research Opportunities in Otolaryngology 2024 (PDF)
• CARES Clinic
• General Research Happenings at MUSC