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Developing cross disciplinary skills through an undergraduate research project

Joey Mehlhorn, Jason A. Roberts, Amanda Cain, Parrott, Scott D., Mehlhorn, Joey, Roberts, Jason, Cain, Amanda, Parrott, Scott D.

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Undergraduate students can benefit from a research experience with a faculty mentor. Students perceived the research project and faculty mentorship as more beneficial than directed coursework. Mentoring is key to enhancing undergraduate research experiences, but the impact on time should be considered. Linkages between coursework and application should also be considered.

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Undergraduate students can benefit from a research experience with a faculty mentor. Students perceived the research project and faculty mentorship as more beneficial than directed coursework. Mentoring is key to enhancing undergraduate research experiences, but the impact on time should be considered. Linkages between coursework and application should also be considered.

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Undergraduate students can benefit from a research experience with a faculty mentor. Students perceived the research project and faculty mentorship as more beneficial than directed coursework. Mentoring is key to enhancing undergraduate research experiences, but the impact on time should be considered. Linkages between coursework and application should also be considered.

Key concepts: Coursework, Mentorship, Undergraduate research, Medical education, Cross disciplinary, Psychology, Discipline, Pedagogy

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