Production of Scientific Articles on COVID-19 in Student Research Committees of Medical Universities

Coronavirus infection is nowadays a major public health issue which affected societies and economics worldwide. It is therefore necessary to attempt to conduct research to find how the disease affect the human health. In this regard, the Student Research Committees (SRC), subdivision of research vice-chancellor of Iranian Universities of medical sciences have effectively contributed to provide suitable platform for medical students to learn how to conduct scientific researches. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the studies conducted by student research committees in the field of Covid-19 because Covid-19 is currently one of the most fundamental health issues in the world as well as in our country. This field can increase students' ability to solve problems and gain experience to deal with health challenges and problems. According to the scientometrics system of SRCs of medical universities of the country, the research activity of the SRC of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences has always been growing, which shows the increased motivation and spirit of cooperation among students of this university in the field of research. In this context, programs and progress of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences SRC can be considered as a model for other universities to focus on the potential and capability of young student researchers to deal with these concerning health challenges and issues.