Research opportunities supported by faculty

Dignity Health East Valley has more than 74 ongoing research trials. As a resident, you can join ongoing research and clinical trials or develop your own research supported by your mentor, advisor, and other faculty. 

Our program supports residents to participate in a scholarly activity project, providing mentorship and guidance to learn the process of scholarly inquiry.  We have a monthly journal club and a robust evidence-based medicine curriculum to ensure proficiency in how to analyze research studies. During our annual "Shark Tank" event, residents will pitch their projects and obtain feedback from our research team. An on-site IRB allows for more direct exposure to the IRB process, as well as ease of project submission. Opportunities are available for residents to travel to present posters and abstracts at a regional or national conference of their choosing.