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

摘要 暑期研究实习计划(SRIP)的首要目标是利用丰富的研究 弗吉尼亚大学(UVA)社区曝光未被充分代表的本科生和医学生 学生对生物医学职业生涯的兴奋、能力、严谨性和广度 研究。从一开始，这个由NHLBI支持的项目的主要目标就是(1)揭露 本科生学习最先进的心血管、肺和血液学研究； (2)让学生熟悉从事研究工作的机会；。(3)鼓励和 促进他们从事研究工作；以及(4)点燃和培养他们从事研究的热情 这真的产生了不同，并在人类身上留下了印记。此应用程序寻求支持以继续 通过这一成功的计划，十(10)名本科生和/或研究生以及 每年有五(5)名上升的二年级医学生参加SRIP。这项为期十周的计划 教育的三个组成部分。第一个也是最重要的是身临其境的亲身实践研究 由我们56名项目教员之一指导的经验，专注于NHLBI的任务区。 其次，受训人员参加每周1小时的研讨会，重点是发展和完善科学 适合不同环境和受众的沟通技巧。最后，受训人员参加了一个 专业发展午餐会系列，提供成功录取毕业生的指导 和医学院，由在校学生领导的职业选择小组讨论，以及 与基础科学家、转化研究人员和内科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，重点放在定位两个本科生 和医科学生受训，为他们职业生涯的下一个阶段取得成功。到目前为止，超过50%的 SRIP的本科生校友成功地完成了研究生和/或医学院的过渡。 通过强有力的指导、实践研究、创新的教育计划和接触广泛的 广泛的研究和临床护理经验，SRIP的实习生独特地准备从事 高级培训，最终目标是成为多样化的生物医学劳动力的一员。 好了！

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. !