PGY 498 Research Policies
Overview
PGY 498 - Physiology Research allows you to earn credit for conducting research with a research mentor. You and your mentor decide on the amount of time you will spend in the laboratory, the nature of the work you will perform and the projected goals for your research.
It is your responsibility to identify a research opportunity you wish to pursue and provide your resume to the faculty mentor.
Job Requirements
University requirements obligate students to spend three (3) hrs/week at the research site for every credit for which they are registered. Thus, students registered for four (4) credits are expected to spend 12 hours a week “on the job.” Research can be arranged for 1-6 credits.
Student Responsibilities
- Find a research opportunity and make appropriate arrangements for the experience in consultation with the faculty mentor. You may meet your potential mentor for an interview.
- Submit the online Research Application
- Meet the time requirement based on the number of credits (see chart on application).
- Keep a time sheet with specific dates and times worked
- Recommended to meet mid-semester with the mentor to make sure you are on track
Your final grade is based on the recommendation of your mentor. You will be given a grade of A-F.
Frequently Asked Questions
The time sheet is a record of participation in the research. It should list the dates and time spent working in the lab.
Some mentors provide pre-formatted time sheets.
| Credits Earned | Total Time Commitment (hours) | Typical Schedule (Hours/week for 15 weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45 | 3 |
| 2 | 90 | 6 |
| 3 | 135 | 9 |
| 4 | 180 | 12 |
The grade is based on the recommendation from the faculty mentor. You will be given a grade of A-F.
Director of Undergraduate Studies, Physiology
123 Sherman Hall University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY 14214-1932
Phone: 716-829-3096
Email: baizer@buffalo.edu
Assistant Director of Academic Administration
Kara Rickicki
Assistant Director of Academic Administration
Department of Physiology and Biophysics