Students and Research
Evidence
from research is the language of integrative medicine, because it
can be understood and applied by all professionals in all
specialties. That's why at National University, research courses
and seminars are one place where students from different degree
programs learn together and discuss their findings.
You benefit by our commitment to research and evidence based practice during your studies through academic enrichment and in your future professional career after you graduate. At National University, we have integrated the use of research and evidence based practice into our entire curriculum and campus culture.
There are a variety of ways you can get involved with our exciting, ongoing research. We encourage you to explore these opportunities below.
Academic Enrichment
National University's commitment to research assures that your education is built on the most up-to-date information in the health sciences.
- Our students receive an evidence based practice curriculum in all professional degree programs. This training teaches you how to find and apply the most relevant research to course work and clinical cases.
- Our entire campus community has access to frequent evidence based practice journal clubs, case presentations and seminars.
- You'll study under faculty who are also encouraged and trained in our evidence based practice program. This helps keep them up to date on the latest research in their fields so they can apply it in what they teach.
- NUHS offers qualified students research assistant positions, research fellowships and postgraduate residencies in research.
- To support an evidence based practice environment in integrative medicine, National University's Learning Resource Center is one of the largest health science libraries in the region, offering access to numerous scientific journals, computer databases and over 15,000 items in print and electronic media.
- DC students can pursue a coordinated degree program with UIC to earn a Master of Public Health degree or a Master of Science in Clinical and Translational Research.
Future Experience
National University's commitment to research will make you a more valuable and effective health care professional. Why?
- Knowing how to find and interpret research evidence can help you unravel a difficult diagnosis or clinical case in your future practice.
- Your experience from National University will help you find the best and most relevant new research quickly so you can stay abreast of advances in your health care field, and in other branches of integrative medicine.
- Learning how to prepare a well-structured case study can help you publish in professional and scientific journals, adding important credentials and respect to your career portfolio while helping others in your profession.
- You may also further your education after graduation by participating in NUHS' postgraduate residency in research.
Get Involved
National University offers several options for students who want an even deeper participation in research during their education, or in their future career:
- Research Assistants - Apply to work part-time in the Research Department assisting in lab work, data entry, practice-based research or clinical research, depending on project needs.
- Research Fellowships - Students with previous experience as a research assistant can apply for more responsibility with a 20-hour per week research fellowship. A research fellow may even be put in charge of various aspects of research projects.
- Research Residencies - Graduates from the Doctor of Chiropractic degree program can apply for a residency in research. The residency requires concurrent enrollment in the Master of Public Health degree program through the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). Residents work closely with both the faculty in the NUHS Department of Research and the faculty at UIC. Learn more »
- DC/MPH Coordinated Degree Program - This program prepares graduates for careers as high-level administrators, consultants and managers in the public health field, or careers in academic medicine and research. Learn more »
- Mentored Research Program - Students can participate in a research project through the mentored research program coordinated between NUHS and UIC's School of Public Health. Learn more »
Connect With Us
National University's Research Department invites you to jump in today and be part of the vibrant research culture on our campus:
- Facebook - Our Evidence Based Practice (EBP) program has its own page to keep you connected and up to date with our activities.
- Twitter - We'll tweet you reminders of upcoming EBP seminars and events.
- Resources - Explore online videos, tutorials and webliographies that help you find the latest research you need on topics that matter to you.
- Volunteer - We often look for volunteers for our studies. See if you qualify for any current openings.
