Training Medical Students in NIDDK Research

描述（由申请人提供）：在医学教育的早期阶段进行研究是未来研究职业的最佳预测。哥伦比亚的内科医生和外科医生学院在糖尿病、肾脏和内分泌疾病的基础和应用特征研究方面尤其强大。处理NIDDK的任务的健康问题的调查需要为下一代调查人员做好准备，该应用程序旨在向我们的医学生介绍由优秀教师指导的这些领域的研究，这些教师在研究和资金方面具有卓越的记录。P &S的课程已经改变，现在要求每个学生都要做出学术努力，这项提案将支持学生在第一年和第二年或以后的夏季进行研究。P& S的学生传统上一直活跃在研究中，该应用程序将为他们提供一个结构化的计划，其中包括研究以及一系列涵盖现代生物医学研究主题的研讨会。此外，他们将被要求参加一系列讲座，在研究的负责任的行为。项目主任将由外部和内部咨询委员会协助管理项目。申请学生将由招聘和录取委员会选择，他们的研究进展将由导师委员会跟进。最后，在他们完成研究后，他们将得到职业发展委员会的建议，这将帮助他们做出重要的职业决定。在导师和学生中招募代表性不足的少数民族，得到了学院持续承诺和该计划有针对性的努力的大力支持。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Research at an early stage of medical education is the best predictor of a future career in research. The College of Physicians & Surgeons of Columbia is especially strong in research focusing on the basic and applied features of diabetes, kidney and endocrinologic diseases. Investigation of the health issues dealing with the mandate of NIDDK requires preparations for the next generation of investigators and this application aims to introduce our medical students to research in these fields mentored by exceptional faculty with proven track record of excellence in research and funding. The curriculum at P &S has changed such that every student is now required to produce a scholarly effort and this proposal will support students performing research either during the summer months between the 1st and 2nd years or later. Students at P& S have traditionally been active in research and this application will provide them with a structured program that includes the research as well as a series of seminars covering topics in modern biomedical research. In addition they will be required to attend a series of lectures in the Responsible Conduct of Research. The Program Director will be assisted in managing the Program by an External and an Internal Advisory Committees. Applying students will be chosen by a Recruitment and Admission Committee and their progress in research will be followed by a Mentoring Committee. Finally, after they complete their research they will be advised by a Career Development committee that will aid them in making important career decisions. Recruitment of under-represented minorities, among mentors as well as students, is strongly supported by an ongoing commitment of the College and by targeted efforts of the Program.