Short-Term Training to Increase Diversity in Health-Related Research

摘要 夏季研究实习计划（SRIP）的总体目标是利用丰富的研究成果， 弗吉尼亚大学（UVA）的社区，以揭露代表性不足的本科生和医学 学生的兴奋，能力，严谨，和广泛的机会，在生物医学职业生涯 research.从一开始，这个NHLBI支持的计划的主要目标是（1）暴露 本科生在心血管，肺和血液学研究的最先进的; (2)使学生熟悉研究职业的机会;（3）鼓励和 促进他们从事研究工作;（4）激发和培养他们从事研究工作的热情 真正意义上的改变并在人类身上留下印记。此应用程序寻求支持，以继续 这个成功的计划，通过十（10）本科和/或学士后的学生， 五（5）上升二年级医学生每年参加SRIP。为期十周的计划 三是教育内容。第一个也是最重要的是一个身临其境的，动手研究 经验指导我们的56个程序教师之一，并在NHLBI的使命领域的重点。 第二，受训者参加每周一次的1小时讲习班，重点是开发和完善科学知识， 适合不同背景和受众的沟通技巧。最后，学员参加一个 专业发展午餐系列，提供成功进入研究生的指导 和医学院，由当前学生领导的职业选择小组讨论，以及 与基础科学家、转化研究人员和医生科学家互动并向他们学习。这些 演讲与实践经验交织在一起，重点是定位本科生和 和医学生实习生在他们职业生涯的下一阶段取得成功。到目前为止，超过50%的 本科SRIP校友已成功地在研究生和/或医学院的过渡。 通过强有力的指导，动手研究，创新的教育举措，并接触到广泛的 一系列的研究和临床护理经验，在SRIP的学员是唯一准备追求 高级培训，最终目标是成为多元化生物医学劳动力的一员。 !

ABSTRACT The overarching goal of the Summer Research Internship Program (SRIP) is to exploit the rich research community at the University of Virginia (UVA) to expose underrepresented undergraduate and medical students to the excitement, capabilities, rigors, and breadth of opportunities for careers in biomedical research. From its inception, the major goals of this NHLBI-supported program have been (1) to expose undergraduate students to the state-of-the-art in cardiovascular, pulmonary and hematological research; (2) to familiarize the students with the opportunities that exist for careers in research; (3) to encourage and facilitate them pursuing a career in research; and (4) to kindle and nurture a passion for doing research that truly makes a difference and leaves a mark on mankind. This application seeks support to continue this successful program, through which ten (10) undergraduate and/or post-baccalaureate students and five (5) rising second-year medical students participate in the SRIP each year. The ten-week program has three educational components. The first and most important is an immersive, hand-on research experience mentored by of one of our 56 program faculty and focused in the mission areas of the NHLBI. Second, the trainees participate in a weekly 1-hour workshop focused on developing and refining scientific communication skills appropriate for various contexts and audiences. Finally, the trainees attend a professional development luncheon series that provides instruction in successful admission to graduate and medical school, panel discussions of career options led by current students, and opportunities to interact with and learn from basic scientists, translational researchers and physician scientists. These presentations are intertwined with practical experiences focused on positioning both the undergraduate and medical student trainees for success at the next stages of their career. To date, more than 50% of the undergraduate SRIP alumni have successfully made the transition in graduate and/or medical school. Through strong mentorship, hands-on research, innovative educational initiatives, and exposure to a wide range of research and clinical care experiences, trainees in the SRIP are uniquely prepared to pursue advanced training with the ultimate goal of becoming members of a diverse biomedical workforce. !