ELECTIVE ROTATION
In the R3 year, a three month elective rotation is provided. This elective is generally spent performing basic or clinical science research on campus, under the preceptorship of one or more faculty members.

With prior approval, an off-campus mini-fellowship may be arranged during the elective rotation. This requires that the individual submit the details of the proposed fellowship to the Program Director three months prior to the beginning of the elective rotation and appear at the subsequent faculty meeting to defend the choice. Such mini-fellowships are supported by Department funds for salary expenses and require that a paper based on the experience gained during the training be submitted by the resident within one month of returning. The planning of this away rotation is critical, so please inform us as early as you know about it so that we can arrange for your salary and malpractice coverage to extend through this period.

RESEARCH PROJECTS
In choosing a research project, whether basic science or clinical, the resident should initially consult Barb Staves, the Clinical Research Coordinator. She will be able to give guidance and counsel for IRB paperwork. In the case of clinical projects, the resident will be put in touch with the appropriate faculty member who will serve as sponsor on the project.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING DEADLINES:  The resident should schedule a conference with the Clinical Research Coordinator no less than 5 months prior to the start of the scheduled elective block. The title and advisor must be given to Dr. Truelson no later than 3 months prior to the start of the scheduled elective/research block. A completed departmental grant application for the project must be turned in to the Research Director no later than 3 months prior to the start of the scheduled elective block. A 15-minute presentation by the resident covering the research is to be presented at the June monthly conference, which concludes the resident's final year of training. The final research manuscript is due in the Chairman's office by January 31 of the resident's final year. A suggested Resident Research Project Timeline is offered for your utilization.

CVD/ALLERGY/SPEECH/SWALLOWING ROTATION
During your 3-month research/elective rotation, two weeks are provided for learning the disciplines of audiology, speech-language pathology, physical therapy, and allergy. Dr. Angela Shoup puts together a concise, effective schedule for the two-week period encompassing useful experience in all these areas. Before the beginning of your research rotation, please contact Dr. Shoup directly to arrange this two-week experience. She will work with your schedule and with her division's schedule to make your time spent there the most effective possible.