Completion Guidelines

General Information:

• This form is designed for members of the MD+ medical community who wish to propose or collaborate on publishable medical research projects.
• Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*).
• Complete all fields thoroughly to maximize your chances of finding suitable collaborators.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. MD+ Profile Link:*
   • Locate your profile by clicking your name at the top of the Slack sidebar
   • Select "View full profile" in the popup
   • Copy the URL and paste it into this field
2. Email:*
   • Enter the email address associated with your MD+ Slack account
   • Use a professional email that you check regularly, as collaborators will contact you through this address
3. Role in Project:*
   • Select only one option that best describes your current position: Physician, Resident, or Medical Student
4. PI Information:
   • Enter your full name and institutional affiliation
   • Follow the format example: (Dr. John Doe, University of Medicine, Dept of Internal Medicine)
   • If not applicable, type "N/A"
5. Project Funding
   • Please select Yes/No depending if your project has funds secured for publication costs and data collection when applicable
   • N/A is for projects that don’t have publication costs (blog-posts, self-education, ect.)
6. Topic:*
   • Select all research areas that apply to your project
   • Choose multiple topics if your project is interdisciplinary
7. Project Title:*
   • Provide a clear, concise title that accurately reflects your research focus
8. Abstract:*
   • Include a brief summary of your project, its objectives, and methodology
   • If not yet drafted, type "N/A" as indicated
9. Status:*
   • Select the current stage of your project: Brainstorming ideas/methods, Data collection, or Manuscript writing
10. TLDR of what you're looking for:*
    • Clearly articulate what specific assistance you need (e.g., statistical analysis, subject matter expertise, writing support)
    • Be specific about the skills or contributions you're seeking from collaborators
11. Barriers to Publication:
    • Describe any challenges or obstacles you anticipate in publishing this research
    • Include resource limitations, methodological challenges, or other concerns

After Submission

Communication with Collaborators:

• After submitting your form, pay close attention to both your email and MD+ Slack notifications