The CDW for Research supports research among Boston University medical students, residents, and fellows from all departments. The CDW for Research requires mentors to be engaged in the trainee's data request process. Mentors should plan to attend the initial data request consultation with the trainee.

Students

BU students from the School of Medicine, School of Public Health, and School of Dental Medicine are required to have a faculty-level mentor who oversees the data request process and is ultimately responsible for the data request. Students are subject to the hourly fees for CDW services provided. Students should work with that faculty mentor and advisory systems within BU to determine resources to support their data request.

Residents and Fellows

Residents and fellows conducting research that requires data provided by the CDW for Research are considered members of their respective departments and are subject to the hourly fees for CDW services provided. Residents and fellows are required to have a faculty mentor who oversees the data request process and is ultimately responsible for the data request. Residents and fellows should speak with their mentors and departments regarding resources to support their data request.  

See How to Request Data for a step-by-step process to get data.

If you are a student, resident, or fellow conducting research and are concerned about CDW for Research fees, please reach out to cdw@bmc.org to schedule a consultation.