Our inaugural Intensive was held in June, 2019. Below is the unedited feedback we received from the student attendees, and the reason we are continuing with our Intensives. Thanks to Daniel, Carla, Ryan, Jackie, and Sarah for all the hard work and making the event an incredibly fun and productive environment!

“Application: The application process was triphasic and consisted of a cover letter + resume + short interview. Obviously a little work and a lot of thought was required in crafting the best possible application, but it was a great opportunity for self-reflection and Luke made the whole process incredibly easy and efficient.

Quality of event: 11/10. Whatever expectations I had of Trident's inaugural research intensive prior to commencement, they were blown completely out of the water. All aspects were quite frankly unmatched in quality, and I would do it all again in the blink of an eye and hope to do so in the future! The accommodation was idyllic and luxurious; the supervision was unbelievably supportive and offered some of the best attention to detail I've see from any supervisor; the fellow attendees who had been selected were both amazing people as well as driven researchers, and after just a short 4 days, it felt almost like family. Trident was incredibly thoughtful to offer scholarships for medical students to make this possible regardless of financial situation, and for this I am incredibly grateful.

Post event support/publication: Support did not end after the intensive ended - it continued through the entire publication process - manuscript drafting, submission, revisions, resubmissions etc in bountiful amounts. Trident considerately anticipated and met all needs to provide a publication experience which was truly encouraging and inspiring.”

-Daniel, 2nd year medical student (Melbourne)

Being a part of Trident Research Cooperative’s Inaugural research intensive was a fantastic experience. I had the freedom to tackle the research project how I wished to, in an amazingly nurtured and friendly environment. The five days we spent together were productive, stimulating and fun. The team is synergistic and supportive of one another, which makes no obstacle insurmountable, and free time spent together entertaining. Attendees all had different levels of research experience, and as one of the members with less experience, I was not seen as less capable, but rather encouraged to draw on the skills and knowledge of others. Ultimately I was able to build my own research skillset and produce an organic piece of research from start to finish, feeling supported the whole way- not just in the five days together, but in the lead up and follow on of the intensive. This experience will be invaluable moving forward into further research and a graduate medical job over the years to come.

-Sarah, 2nd year medical student (Melbourne)

“Trident Research Collective's intensive symposium was invaluable to me as a budding clinician-scientist, providing experiences in research unprecedented to myself thus far in my career. I was provided exposure to the complete process of manuscript writing including due diligence, the publication and peer review process. Myself and other candidates were fully supported before, during and after the intensive with our experience and learning tailored based on our previous exposure and interests. I was able to hone my strategic, practical and critical thinking skills under the support and guidance of Luke, Jahan and Dhru, taking ownership and creating invaluable leadership skills.

The intensive allowed for enhanced connections and well-informed, collaborative community, optimised for shared learning and rapid development.”

-Carla, final year medical student (Monash)

“The support and leadership from Luke, Jahan and Dhru made the Trident research intensive an unforgettable and invaluable experience. The effort they put into this event was clear from the outset and they were available to answer any of our questions at all times - before, during and after the event.

We all left the event with a new knowledge and thirst for research. I would highly encourage any future students to apply.”

-Ryan, final year medical student (UNSW)

“The Trident Research Intensive gave me the unique opportunity to take ownership of a project from inception all the way to manuscript submission, an experience that is rarely available to medical students. Moreover the Trident team - Luke, Jahan and Dhru - provided an extremely safe and supportive space where I was able to voice my opinions, ask for help and grow professionally as a researcher. Finally, the model of the intensive - 4 full days of data work and manuscript writing - was well thought out and enabled us to upskill quickly and streamlined the manuscript preparation process. An absolutely ingenious incentive to get motivated medical students involved in research early and sets us up for a future no matter which path we choose to take!”

-Jacqueline, final year medical student (Melbourne)