Fellows are expected to participate in at least one research project and/or one quality improvement project. Monthly research forums are held to discuss projects and ideas as well as to receive didactics on research methodology, statistics, abstract and manuscript preparation. The research program is supported by a dedicated data collector, an electronic database capable of measuring several severity of illness indicators, and statistical support from the Clinical Research Center. Internal funding is available for start-up projects through the Department of Anesthesia, Surgery and Emergency Medicine.