[Master of Research for pathology residents: Why ? How ?]

A Master of Research is a training course providing the opportunity to learn about research methodology and to widen his/her area of expertise. It enables to get a foothold in research environment by integrating a team in order to carry out a research project and may represent a pathway to an academic career. The aims of this article are to detail the Master of Research goals and schedule and to explain how to get ready for this course as a resident.