MSOD data is available for researchers and institutions to conduct detailed analysis on specific focus areas.
Current and completed research studies conducted using MSOD data:
| Investigator/s | Organisation | Topic | Status | Output |
| Bandler, L & Datt, G | University of Sydney | Recruitment and retention patterns of Indigenous medical students | Completed | Abstract |
| Desjardins, J | University of Sydney | A study of international medical students in Australia | Completed | |
| Hawthorne, L & Wilkinson, D | University of Melbourne & University of Queensland | What are the employment outcomes for international medical students graduating from Australian medical schools? (first 5 years). | In progress | Abstract |
| Humphreys, J; Jones, M & Gerber, J | Medical Deans | A longitudinal study of the effectiveness of rural education experiences in modifying rural practice intentions | Ongoing | |
| Jones, M | Macquarie University | Targeted Analysis of 2005 and 2006 CMSQ Data | Completed | |
| Jones, M & Lampe, L et al | Macquarie University & University of Sydney | The role of personality and temperament in students’ initial intentions and subsequent decisions regarding early career choices | Completed | Abstract |
| Landau, L & Gerber, J | Medical Deans | Report on clinical placements data 2005 – 2008 collected by MSOD. | Completed | Proof only – not for circulation |
| McMenamin, C; Koehler, N & Emery, J | University of Western Australia & Monash University | Identification of factors that influence medical students’ choices in pursuing a career in general practice | Completed | Abstract |
| O’Mara, D | University of Sydney | Cluster analysis of MSOD data | Completed | Abstract and Poster |
| Rogers, M E & Searle, J | Griffith University | Factors Influencing the Practice Choices of Australian Medical Students | Completed | Abstract |
| Wong, C & Roberts-Thomson, R | Australian Medical Students’ Association | The impact of placements on educational and career intentions | In progress | Abstract |
| A study of international medical students in Australia |



