Research Communications

Collaborative Research in Health and Medicine Bullet Points

Bullet Points is now a collaborative weekly communication between the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (HCOM) and the College of Health Sciences and Professions (CHSP). To request to be added to the mailing list or to submit information about upcoming research-related events, resources or communications, email Health and Medicine at OHIO. 

Research Connections: Advancing Health and Medicine Newsletter

The purpose of this newsletter is to celebrate research excellence in CHSP and HCOM by highlighting outstanding faculty, staff, and student research achievements and fostering a culture of scholarly collaboration.

Research Newsletter Inclusion Procedure for CHSP and HCOM Students

To ensure consistency and fairness, CHSP and HCOM students may be featured in the newsletter if they have achieved one or more of the following research activities.

Eligibility Criteria

• Publication
  • First or corresponding author on a peer-reviewed journal article published in a reputable, indexed journal.
  • Exclusions: Articles published in non-indexed journals, journals without an impact factor, or predatory publishers will not be considered.
• Conference Presentation
  • First author/presenter of a poster or podium presentation at a national or international conference, including virtual conferences.
• Research Funding
  • PI or Co-PI on an externally funded research grant OR
  • Recipient of a competitive research fellowship or scholarship.
• Research Awards
  • Recipient of nationally or internationally competitive research award (e.g., AMA Research Challenge, AACOM National Student Researcher of the Year, APHA, etc.).

Additional Notes

• Achievements must have occurred within the current academic year.
• Publications will be pulled by the College of Health Sciences and Professions and Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine staff monthly using recognized indexing databases (e.g., PubMed, Scopus).
• Publications will be screened for journal quality using recognized indexing services (e.g., PubMed, Scopus) and publisher reputation.
• HCOM Students: Only conference presentation, research funding, and research awards entered as dissemination activities in Salesforce will be considered.
• CHSP Student: Only conference presentation, research funding, and research awards entered in the Smartsheet will be considered. 
• Students should provide documentation or verification (e.g., citation, conference program, award letter).
• Collaborative projects are encouraged; however, recognition will focus on the student’s specific role.

Research Newsletter Inclusion Procedure for Faculty and Staff

To ensure consistency and fairness, CHSP and HCOM faculty and staff may be featured in the newsletter if they have achieved one or more of the following research activities.

Eligibility Criteria

• Publication
  • First, senior, or corresponding author on a peer-reviewed journal article published in a reputable, indexed journal, with priority given to Q1 journals in the faculty member’s field (based on Scimago, JCR, or an equivalent field-specific ranking).
  • Exclusions: Articles published in non-indexed journals, journals without recognized impact metrics, or predatory publishers will not be considered.
• Research Funding
  • PI or Multiple-PI on an externally funded research grant.
• Research Awards and Professional Recognition
  • Recipient of a nationally or internationally competitive research award.
  • Appointment to a national editorial board, major professional society leadership position, or selection as an invited keynote or plenary speaker at a national or international meeting.

 Additional Notes

• Achievements must have occurred within the current academic year.
• Publications will be pulled by the College of Health Sciences and Professions and Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine staff monthly using recognized indexing databases (e.g., PubMed, Scopus).
• Journal quality will be screened using recognized indexing systems and ranking services, and predatory publishers will be excluded.