HOW TO BEGIN YOUR RESEARCH JOURNEY, A SHORT GUIDE FOR THE MEDICAL STUDENTS IN JORDAN

Mohammad  Abu-Jeyyab; Sadeen Zain Eldeen; Saja Zuaiter; Mohammad Al Mse`adeen; Mohammad Daradkeh; Mohqmmad Al-Jafari

doi:10.58877/japaj.v1i1.26

Authors

Mohammad Abu-Jeyyab
Sadeen Zain Eldeen
Saja Zuaiter
Mohammad Al Mse`adeen
Mohammad Daradkeh School of medicine, Mutah University, Al-Karak, Jordan
Mohqmmad Al-Jafari

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58877/japaj.v1i1.26

Abstract

in this article we will be discussing how a medical student can find the optimal pathway for conducting medical research. We chose to discuss the most important aspects regarding the research process for a beginner. These aspects are finding a research idea, collaborating with a suitable research team, and finding the supervision of a mentor. We will also provide information on the logistics and legal issues of conducting medical research and on the methods to publishing a finalized research paper.

Author Biography

Mohammad Daradkeh, School of medicine, Mutah University, Al-Karak, Jordan

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