Paul B. Greenberg, John C. Lin, and Victoria L. Tseng
Johns Hopkins University Press · February 2026
Every medical student knows that research matters — but few know how to actually get started. This book changes that. From writing your first cold email to a potential mentor, to navigating IRB approvals, managing data, and getting your name on a published paper, The Medical Student's Field Guide to Research is the practical, step-by-step companion that demystifies the entire process.
Grounded in real-world experience and designed for students at every stage, it's the mentor-in-your-pocket that helps you go from observer to creator of medical knowledge.
Every generation of medical students deserves a guide like this: Honest, empowering, and grounded in the realities of medical research.
From that first intimidating email to a potential mentor to seeing your name in print, this book transforms the mysterious world of medical research into an achievable journey. With the perfect blend of inspiration and nuts-and-bolts guidance, it's the mentor-in-your-pocket that every medical student needs.
This book is insightful and pragmatic, empowering medical students to tap into their inherent abilities, skills, and curiosities, to go from observers to creators of medical knowledge.