Medical Education Research Page Welcome. This site is designed to familiarize you with the Medical Education Research Committee (MERC), provide updates on upcoming meetings, and provide you with access to valuable medical education and research resources available. The MERC and the Research Department are committed to helping you develop an excellent research proposal while also protecting the rights of research subjects. Purpose of MERC: The committee is designed for medical education residents, medical students, fellows, and other students who are engaged in any type of research within Genesys Regional Medical Center and Genesys Health System. The committee allows for Institutional Research Committee approval via an expedited review process and provides an education component. [Read more ...] Use this site to help you Review the Steps to Getting Project Approved Download the Necessary Forms Find resources to help you with your research What's New: MSU/FAME Research Day - May 5, 2010 12th Annual Research Forum - Call for Abstracts Visit www2.msufame.msu.edu for details. Critical Appraisal of Literature Worksheets CONTACTS: Genesys Research Office Kimberly Barber, Ph.D., Director Candy Rainwater, MERC Administrative Support 810-606-7722 Institutional Review Board, Chair Mark Vogel, Ph.D. Close This Window