An overview of the basic processes of biomedical research: A narrative review

The role of scientific research in current medical practice is crucial, and engaging with research is vital for medical students right from the beginning of their professional journey. This early involvement in research brings numerous benefits that have a lasting impact on their academic years as students and their future careers as professionals. Research experience in undergraduate medical students will also have a positive influence on their future performance and will enable them to develop essential skills such as leadership and critical analysis, irrespective of their chosen professional path in research, academia, or clinical practice. However, there are various obstacles and challenges that make it difficult for undergraduate students to participate in research, resulting in fewer medicos who are interested in conducting studies. Therefore, it is important to execute suitable techniques and approaches to aid this method, aiming to encourage the early acquisition of crucial abilities that will improve ethical clinical practice. It is important to have a comprehensive understanding of the scientific data in the context before recommending academic proposals that are tailored to each specific context. This article aims to highlight the significance of doing biomedical research during undergraduate years and the step-by-step process involved, starting from generating an idea to disseminating the research through publication.