Research

Do research.
Get published.

Open research opportunities, collaborative projects, published outputs, and pathways to get your name on AI in medicine publications as a medical student.

Open Opportunities

Current research openings.

IAMSA connects medical students to real research opportunities — systematic reviews, primary research, and collaborative publications.

Systematic Review · Open for Recruitment
AI in UK Medical Education: A National Needs Assessment
The first large-scale survey of AI education in UK medical schools — assessing curriculum content, student preparedness, and faculty attitudes. Target publication: Student BMJ or Medical Education journal. Named authorship for all contributors.
Survey DesignMedical EducationNamed Authorship
Medical student at any UK medical school
Commitment of 3–5 hours for data collection phase
No prior research experience required
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Systematic Review · Open for Recruitment
Clinical Performance of AI vs. Clinician in Diagnostic Radiology: Systematic Review
A PRISMA-compliant systematic review of all published RCTs and observational studies comparing AI diagnostic performance to radiologists. TRIPOD+AI methodology. Target: Radiology or Lancet Digital Health.
RadiologySystematic ReviewTRIPOD+AINamed Authorship
Interest in radiology or diagnostic imaging
Willing to learn systematic review methodology
Commitment of 4–6 hours/month for 3 months
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Primary Research · Forming Team
Student AI Literacy Survey: International Multi-Centre Study
Multi-centre cross-sectional study across IAMSA chapters internationally — assessing AI knowledge, confidence, and training needs in medical students. Coordination across UK, Ireland, and USA cohorts. Target: multiple journals per cohort.
InternationalCross-SectionalNamed Authorship
Any IAMSA member (UK or international)
Coordinate data collection at your institution
Ethics application support provided by IAMSA
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Current Projects

What IAMSA is working on.

● Active

AI in UK Medical Education — Needs Assessment

National survey of medical students and faculty across UK medical schools. First data collection wave: June–September 2026.

SurveyRecruiting
● Forming

Radiology AI Performance Systematic Review

PRISMA-compliant review of all peer-reviewed studies comparing AI to radiologist diagnostic performance. Team forming now.

Systematic ReviewOpen
● Forming

International Student AI Literacy Study

Multi-centre cross-sectional study. Coordinating across IAMSA chapters in the UK, Ireland, and internationally.

InternationalOpen
Published Outputs

IAMSA publications.

Peer-reviewed publications, preprints, and position statements from the IAMSA research network.

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Publications will appear here as work is completed.

First IAMSA publications are expected from Q4 2026 onwards. Join the research working group to contribute.

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Join the Research Working Group

How to get involved.

No research experience required. The IAMSA research working group mentors students through every stage — from project design to submission.

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Join IAMSA

Sign up free at iamsa.org/join. All medical students and junior doctors are eligible.

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Apply to the Working Group

Select your research interests and availability. No prior experience needed — just commitment and curiosity.

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Get Matched to a Project

You'll be matched to an active IAMSA research project based on your interests, year, and time availability.

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Publish with Support

IAMSA advisors guide you through the research process. Named authorship on all qualifying contributions.

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