Diversity Action Plan at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) Genomics Program (DAPPG)

总结 宾夕法尼亚大学（Penn）基因组计划（DAPPG）多样性行动计划的目标 是引导来自代表性不足（UR）群体的本科生和应届大学毕业生进入研究生院 进行基因组学研究《多样性行动计划》将与以下机构合作制定和实施： NHGRI T32计算基因组学，基因组医学和伦理，法律的和社会的培训计划 遗传学和基因组学的含义以及亚细胞基因组学的研究计划。这个程序 特别强调区域培训的纵向一体化，认识到地理流动性的限制 这是许多在社会经济上处于不利地位的工发组织代表群体所共有的。至少10名UR学者（7-10名暑期学生） 和3名学士学位后的学生），从大费城地区沿着与其他候选人从 在全国范围内，每年将确定对基因组学和基因组医学研究感兴趣的人 但缺乏研究生或医学院培训所需的经验或专业知识。每一位学者都将 与研究生培训教师中的研究导师以及博士/博士后导师相匹配 从T32计划，并提供了一个重要的一到两年的研究项目。个别学生 为每个学者制定发展计划，以确保学者接受适当的培训 他或她自己的科学需要和兴趣，包括研究生或高级本科课程。 学者们还将通过完成研讨会在研究生院的成功发展必要的技能， 基因组学和计算生物学，赠款写作，负责任的研究行为，批判性分析 科学文献，以及口头和书面表达能力。学者们还将参加一对一的写作 与专业写作指导员的工作坊。学者们将每周作为一个小组开会讨论科学期刊 文章和自己的研究，以进一步发展他们的技能，在研究的批判性评价和 提供科学介绍，以及增加他们对自己以外的研究的接触 研究团体。此外，学者将获得研究生院申请过程的建议，包括 选择课程，写申请论文，练习面试。如有必要，学生将参加GRE考试。 或MCAT预备课程。学者们还将参加与宾夕法尼亚大学教师的各种午餐和研讨会， 博士后研究员和研究生谁分享他们的培训经验，正在进行的研究， 学术道路。该计划成功的最终衡量标准是被录取的学者的百分比 博士或MD-PhD培训计划，并追求研究生涯。 !

SUMMARY The objective of the Diversity Action Plan at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) Genomic Program (DAPPG) is to guide undergraduate and recent college graduates from underrepresented (UR) groups into graduate school to pursue genomics research. The Diversity Action Plan will be developed and implemented in partnership with NHGRI T32 training programs in Computational Genomics, Genomic Medicine, and the Ethical, legal and social implications of genetics and genomics as well as a research program in sub-cellular genomics. This program especially emphasizes vertical integration of regional training, recognizing the geographic mobility restrictions common to many socio-economically disadvantaged UR groups. At least 10 UR scholars (7-10 summer students and 3 post-baccalaureate students), from the Greater Philadelphia area along with additional candidates from across the country, will be identified each year who are interested in genomics and genomic medicine research but lack the experience or expertise necessary for graduate or medical school training. Each scholar will be matched with a research mentor among the graduate training faculty as well as PhD/Postdoctoral level mentors from the T32 programs and provided with a significant one to two-year research project. An Individual Student Development Plan (IDP) is developed for each scholar to ensure that the scholar undertakes training appropriate to his or her own scientific needs and interests, including graduate or advanced undergraduate coursework. Scholars will also develop the skills necessary for success in graduate school by completing workshops in genomics and computational biology, grant writing, the responsible conduct of research, critical analysis of scientific literature, and oral and written presentation skills. Scholars will also participate in a one-on-one writing workshop with a professional writing instructor. Scholars will meet weekly as a group to discuss scientific journal articles and their own research, in order to further develop their skills in the critical evaluation of research and the delivery of scientific presentations, as well as to increase their exposure to research outside their own research groups. In addition, scholars will receive advising for the graduate school application process, including selecting programs, writing application essays, and practicing interviews. If necessary, scholars will take a GRE or MCAT preparation course. Scholars will also participate in various lunches and seminars with Penn faculty, postdoctoral fellows and graduate students who share their training experiences, on-going research, and academic paths. The ultimate measure of the program's success is the percentage of scholars who are admitted to PhD or MD-PhD training programs and pursue a research career. !