Research Update Organization is an educational organization founded to promote clinical research and its application. We provide tailored clinical research training programs, emphasizing aspects of basic and advanced clinical research as well as an understanding of the publication processes for future and current physicians across the world. We also offer customized consultation, from the basics of translating ideas and thoughts into viable research projects to more complex research proposal development, study design and methodology, IRB documentation, data collection, biostatistical support, drafting and editing the manuscript, and the publication process.
HIGHLIGHTS
Medical Research Scholars Program
Phase 1: Recorded Research Foundation (50 Hours)
Phase 2: Interactive Live Research Scholars Track (25 Hours)
Phase 3: Project Mentorship
Self-paced + Live Sessions + Mentorship + Certification
(Distance Learning)
(Duration: 12 Months)
Free
Highlights
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- 75 hours of structured clinical research training
(50 hours recorded foundation + 25 hours live interactive sessions) -
Phase 1 – Recorded Research Foundation (50 Hours)
Global perspective on clinical research across the USA, UK, and India, with a step-by-step roadmap from idea generation to publication, covering research types, manuscript writing, abstract structuring, references (Mendeley), quality improvement studies, and publication strategy. -
Phase 2 – Live Research Scholars Track (25 Hours)
Twelve live Zoom sessions with guided discussion on brainstorming, study design, and project execution; participation required in at least 10 sessions. -
Hands-on Research Development
Practical guidance to translate ideas into observational studies, QI projects, review articles, and case reports. -
Mentorship & Conference Exposure
Optional, self-directed mentor-mentee project with the opportunity to submit abstracts to national conferences. -
Certification
Certificate of completion awarded upon successful completion of recorded content and active participation in live sessions. -
Independent Execution Model
Educational training provided; participants independently select their specialty, topic, mentor, and project execution. Publication outcomes are not guaranteed.
- 75 hours of structured clinical research training
Research Thesis Education Program
Live & Recorded Sessions + Hands-on Research Experience + One-on-One Mentorship
(Distance learning program focuses on observational study and quality improvement study
(Duration: Till completion of thesis)
$1000
Highlights
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- Self-paced online learning: Research education, Hands-on project experience, National conference presentation, Abstract and Manuscript publications, and Certification
- 1 year of comprehensive clinical research experience
- Step-by-step, thorough guidance on projects’ formation, execution, and publication process
- The course covers a full spectrum of basic research education and guidance on translating ideas and thoughts into viable research projects, including observational study and quality improvement (QI) study
- Learning opportunity for presenting and publishing your project
- One-on-one counseling between resident and mentor
- Groups will be monitored and mentored by two mentors: Dr. Patel and an onboard biostatistician
- Specifically tailored for Resident physicians (PGs) to complete a thesis or QI Project
- Opportunity to participate in the “Annual Research Day”
- To complete the program successfully, you should plan to engage in 20 hours of recorded didactic sessions, participate in 10 hours of live online sessions led by our research experts via Zoom, and anticipate meeting the requirement of conducting a research study comprising a Thesis, along with preparing for a National conference abstract presentation
- We will provide educational training, but for you to complete the program, you need to choose the specialty, topic, and mentors, and execute your work independently, as Research Update will not take responsibility for the publication or outcomes of results
Clinical Research Fast-Track Program
(Recommended for US/UK Residency – USMLE/UKMLA Applicants)
Live & Recorded Sessions + Hands-on Research Experience + Certification
(Program focuses on observational study)
(Duration: 3 Months)
$1500
Highlights
- Most-in-one: Research education, Analytical skill learning, Hands-on project experience, National conference presentations, Abstract and Manuscript publications, Research CV, Interview preparation, and Certification
- 3 months of comprehensive clinical research experience
- Step-by-step, thorough guidance on the project’s formation, execution, and the publication process
- The course covers a full spectrum of basic and advanced research education and guidance on translating ideas and thoughts into viable research projects, including observational studies
- Learning opportunity for presenting and publishing your project
- 8-10 students (including residents and/or fellows) per group
- Groups will be monitored and mentored by three mentors: Dr. Patel, a specialty-specific US-attending physician, and an onboard biostatistician
- Specifically tailored for US Residency-Fellowship and UK PLAB-UKMLA Applicants
- Opportunity to participate in the “Annual Research Day”
- Certification of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the training and presentation of your work at the “Peer-Reviewed National Conference”
- Letter of recommendation based on the evaluation from the research mentorship
- To complete the program successfully, you should anticipate meeting the requirement of conducting a research study comprising an Observational study, along with preparing for a National conference abstract presentation
- We will provide educational training, but for you to complete the program, you need to choose the specialty, topic, mentors, and execute your work independently, as Research Update will not take responsibility for the publication or outcomes of results
Clinical Research Training Program
(Recommended for US Residency and Fellowship Applicants)
Live Sessions + Hands-on Research Experience + One-on-One Mentorship + Certification
(Program focuses on observational study, systematic review & meta-analysis, literature review, case report, quality improvement study, survey study, clinical trial management, and other non-original research studies)
(Duration: 6 Months)
$4500
Highlights
- All-in-one: Research education, Analytical skill learning, Hands-on project experience, National conference presentations, Abstract and Manuscript publications, Research CV, Interview preparation, Certification, Research Mentorship, and Letter of Recommendation from a specialty-specific US Attending Physician
- 6-12 months of comprehensive clinical research experience
- Step-by-step, thorough guidance on the formation and execution process of projects
- The course covers a full spectrum of basic and advanced research education and guidance on translating ideas and thoughts into viable research projects, including observational study, systematic review & meta-analysis, literature review, case report, quality improvement (QI) study, survey study, clinical trial management, and other non-original research studies (letter to editor, editorial, viewpoint, and book chapter)
- Each month, you will be working on different types of projects with the USA attending and instructors, and submit them to the appropriate Peer-reviewed national conferences (AHA, AMA, AAN, ANA, DDW, AASLD, SGIM, APA, EPA, USCAP, etc.) and PubMed/Google Scholar-indexed peer-reviewed journals (Major Publication Houses: Elsevier, Springer Nature, MDPI, BMJ, Wiley, SAGE, Cureus, etc.)
- Learning opportunities for presenting and publishing your projects
- 8-10 students (including residents and/or fellows) per group
- Groups will be monitored and mentored by three mentors: Dr. Patel, a specialty-specific US-attending physician, and an onboard biostatistician
- Specifically tailored for USA Residency or Fellowship Applicants
- Research mentorship (Specialty-specific US-attending physician and Student pair-up)
- Get closely evaluated by attending physicians while designing and executing projects and working as a “Remote research assistant”
- Continue working with the team even after finishing the program to create long-term mentorship
- Get every possible help from the experts in sharpening your research-related skills to tailor your residency or fellowship path to achieve the surest success
- Opportunity to participate in the “Annual Research Day”
- Certification of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the training and presentation of your work at the “Peer-Reviewed National Conference”
- Letter of recommendation based on the evaluation from the research mentorship
- To complete the program successfully, you should anticipate meeting the requirements of conducting research studies comprising an Observational study, a Systematic review & Meta-analysis, a Literature review, and a Case report, along with preparing for National conference abstract presentations for them
- We will provide educational training, but for you to complete the program, you need to choose the specialty, topic, mentors, and execute your work independently, as Research Update will not take responsibility for the publication or outcomes of results
Undergraduate Research Assistant Program
(Recommended for US BS-MD/BS-DO and MD/DO Applicants)
Live Sessions + Hands-on Research Experience + One-on-One Mentorship + Certification
(Program focuses on observational study, systematic review & meta-analysis, literature review, case report, quality improvement study, survey study, clinical trial management, and other non-original research studies)
(Duration: 12 Months)
$6000
Highlights
- Exclusive: Research education, Analytical skill learning, Hands-on project experience, National conference presentations, Abstract and Manuscript publications, Research CV, Interview preparation, Certification, Research Mentorship, and Letter of Recommendation
- 12 months of comprehensive clinical research experience
- Step-by-step, thorough guidance on projects’ formation and execution process
- The course covers a full spectrum of basic and advanced research education and guidance on translating ideas and thoughts into viable research projects, including observational study, systematic review & meta-analysis, literature review, case report, quality improvement (QI) study, survey study, clinical trial management, and other non-original research studies (letter to editor, editorial, viewpoint, and book chapter)
- You will be working on different projects with the USA attending and instructors, and submitting them to the appropriate Peer-reviewed national conferences and PubMed/Google Scholar-indexed peer-reviewed journals
- Learning opportunities for presenting and publishing your projects
- 8-10 students (including residents and/or fellows) per group
- Groups will be monitored and mentored by three mentors: Dr. Patel, a specialty-specific US-attending physician, and an onboard biostatistician
- Specifically tailored for Medical school applicants
- Get closely evaluated by attending physicians while designing and executing projects and working as a “Remote research assistant”
- Continue working with the team even after finishing the program to create long-term mentorship
- Opportunity to participate in the “Annual Research Day”
- Certification of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the training and presentation of your work at the “Peer-Reviewed National Conference”
- Letter of recommendation based on the evaluation from the research mentorship
- To complete the program successfully, you should anticipate meeting the requirement of conducting research studies comprising an Observational study, a Systematic review, and a Literature review, along with preparing for National conference abstract presentations for them
- We will provide educational training, but for you to complete the program, you need to choose the specialty, topic, mentors, and execute your work independently, as Research Update will not take responsibility for the publication or outcomes of results
Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Research
(Recommended for IMGs Requiring F1 Student Visa Support)
Live Sessions + Hands-on Research Experience + One-on-One Mentorship + Certification
(On-campus program focuses on observational study, systematic review & meta-analysis, literature review, case report, quality improvement study, survey study, clinical trial management, and other non-original research studies)
(Duration: Full-time 12 Months)
$12,000
Highlights
- Exclusive: Research education, Analytical skill learning, Hands-on project experience, National conference presentations, Abstract and Manuscript publications, Research CV, Interview preparation, Certification, Research Mentorship, and Letter of Recommendation from a specialty-specific US-attending physician
- On-campus: 12 months of comprehensive clinical research experience
- Ideal for IMGs requiring student visa support
- Step-by-step, thorough guidance on projects’ formation and execution process
- The course covers a full spectrum of basic and advanced research education and guidance on translating ideas and thoughts into viable research projects, including observational study, systematic review & meta-analysis, literature review, case report, quality improvement (QI) study, survey study, clinical trial management, and other non-original research studies (letter to editor, editorial, viewpoint, and book chapter)
- Each month, you will be working on different types of projects with the USA attending and instructors and submit them to the appropriate Peer-reviewed national conferences (AHA, AMA, AAN, ANA, DDW, AASLD, SGIM, APA, EPA, USCAP, etc.) and PubMed/Google Scholar-indexed peer-reviewed journals (Major Publication Houses: Elsevier, Springer Nature, MDPI, BMJ, Wiley, SAGE, Cureus, etc.)
- Learning opportunities for presenting and publishing your projects
- 8-10 students (including residents and/or fellows) per group
- Groups will be monitored and mentored by three mentors: Dr. Patel, a specialty-specific US-attending physician, and an onboard biostatistician
- Research mentorship (Specialty-specific US-attending physician and Student pair-up)
- Get closely evaluated by attending physicians while designing and executing projects and working as a “Remote research assistant”
- Continue working with the team even after finishing the program to create long-term mentorship
- Get every possible help from the attending in sharpening your research-related skills to tailor your residency or fellowship path to achieve the surest success
- Opportunity to participate in the “Annual Research Day”
- Certification of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the training and presentation of your work at the “Peer-Reviewed National Conference”
- Letter of recommendation based on the evaluation from the research mentorship
- To complete the program successfully, you should anticipate meeting the requirements of conducting research studies comprising an Observational study, a Systematic review & Meta-analysis, a Literature review, and a Case report, along with preparing for National conference abstract presentations for them
- We will provide educational training, but for you to complete the program, you need to choose the specialty, topic, and mentors and execute your work independently, as Research Update will not take responsibility for the publication or outcomes of results
Physician-Scientist Training Program
(Recommended for US-Practicing Physicians – CME Accredited)
Live Sessions + Hands-on Research Experience + Leadership and Mentorship Guidance + Certification
(Program focuses on observational study, systematic review & meta-analysis, literature review, case report, quality improvement study, survey study, clinical trial management, and other non-original research studies)
(Duration: 24 Months)
$15,000
Highlights
- Exclusive: Research education, Analytical skill learning, Hands-on project experience, National conference presentations, Abstract and Manuscript publications, Research CV, Interview preparation, Certification, Research Mentorship, Leadership and Mentorship guidance, and Career Development guidance
- 24 months of comprehensive clinical research experience
- Step-by-step, thorough guidance on projects’ formation and execution process
- The course covers a full spectrum of basic and advanced research education and guidance on translating ideas and thoughts into viable research projects, including observational study, systematic review & meta-analysis, literature review, case report, quality improvement (QI) study, survey study, clinical trial management, and other non-original research studies (letter to editor, editorial, viewpoint, and book chapter)
- Each month, you will be working on different types of projects with the USA attending and instructors and submit them to the appropriate Peer-reviewed national conferences (AHA, AMA, AAN, ANA, DDW, AASLD, SGIM, APA, EPA, USCAP, etc.) and PubMed/Google Scholar-indexed peer-reviewed journals (Major Publication Houses: Elsevier, Springer Nature, MDPI, BMJ, Wiley, SAGE, Cureus, etc.)
- Learning opportunities for presenting and publishing your projects
- 8-10 students (including residents and/or fellows) per group
- Groups will be monitored and mentored by three mentors Dr. Patel, a specialty-specific US-attending physician, and an onboard biostatistician
- Specifically tailored for USA practicing physicians and green card or promotion applicants only
- Grant Writing Training
- Step-by-step approach to becoming an Independent investigator
- Research-based Inter-institutional collaboration
- Career development Guidance
- Leadership and Mentorship Guidance
- Balancing research and clinical practice
- Opportunity to participate in the “Annual Research Day”
- Certification of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the training and presentation of your work at the “Peer-Reviewed National Conference”
- Peer-review (Editorial Board & Reviewership) activity guidance
- Scientific society fellowship membership guidance
- Guidance to increase citations
- Dependent and Independent LoRs assistance
- Research summary writing
- To complete the program successfully, you should anticipate meeting the requirement of conducting research studies comprising an Observational study, a Systematic review & Meta-analysis, a Literature review, and a Case report along with preparing for National conference abstract presentations for them (Choose any two sub-specialties of interest)
- We will provide educational training, but for you to complete the program, you need to choose the specialty, topic, mentors and execute your work independently, as Research Update will not take responsibility for the publication or outcomes of results