title: Retrospective research in radiology from concept to publication: a stepwise guide for trainees and mentors.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this article is to describe a step-by-step approach to the successful mentorship of trainees completing retrospective radiology research projects. The topics addressed include selection of a mentor and mentee and the selection, planning, initiation, and completion of a retrospective research project.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Mentoring a trainee in the completion of a retrospective research project is an ideal way to introduce a trainee to academics. The goals of such a project given the time constraints of radiology residents include completion of an educational exhibit, an oral scientific presentation, and a published manuscript.
authors.affiliation: 1 All authors: Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, 1500 E Medical Center Dr, TC2910L, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-0326.
authors.forename: Jon A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Jacobson
authors.forename: Katherine
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Klein
authors.forename: Corrie M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Yablon
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D035843:Biomedical Research / Q000193:education* / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008611:Mentors; D010506:Periodicals as Topic; D011871:Radiology / Q000193:education* / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration; D014481:United States; D014956:Writing
keywords: education; mentor; research