Enhancing Training for Minority Biomedical Researchers

描述（由申请人提供）：实现BCM IMSD的目标，到2020年将培养56名高度准备的生物医学博士科学家。我们建议将获得生物医学科学博士学位的学生人数从每年9人增加到每年14人，方法是将入学人数增加到每年14-18人，并提供一个教育和支持系统，使90%的人能够完成博士学位。我们要求将名额从每年10个增加到16个，主要为第一年和/或第二年的博士学习提供支持。我们建议通过为每个学生制定书面的个性化发展计划，确定个人成功的障碍，为博士学生和教师提供科学家所需的一系列技能指导，并更密切地监测研究进展和专业技能的发展，以提高学术成就。夏季桥梁课程将为一些入学学生提供高级准备，以获得进一步的研究经验，复习分子和细胞生物学或其他科学领域，数学或英语。我们将扩大小组辅导的使用。我们将增加技能研讨会的数量，在第一年和第二年更加强调时间和压力管理，学习技巧，以及准备候选人考试。我们将增加参加写作和奖学金申请工作坊的学生人数，并在书面、海报和口头报告方面提供更多反馈。我们将扩大外展活动，以培养下一代大学的研究人员。我们将继续传播关于培养大学博士科学家的信息，包括通过发表文献。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Achieving the goals of the BCM IMSD will produce 56 highly prepared under-represented Ph.D. biomedical scientists by 2020. We propose to Increase the number of UR students who receive Ph.D.s in biomedical sciences from 9 per year to 14/year by increasing matriculation to 14-18 UR Ph.D. students/year and providing an educational and support system that enables 90% to complete the Ph.D. We are requesting an increase from 10 to 16 slots/year to provide support primarily in the 1st and/or 2nd years of Ph.D. study. We propose to increase academic success through creating written individualized development plans for each student, identifying individual barriers to success, providing instruction by UR Ph.D. students and faculty in a range of skills scientists need and more closely monitoring research progress and development of professional skills. A summer bridge program will provide advanced preparation for some entering students to gain further research experience, review molecular and cellular biology or other areas of science, math or English. We will expand use of small group tutoring sessions. We will increase our number of skills workshops with more emphasis in the 1st and 2nd years on time and stress management, study skills, and preparing for the candidacy exam. We will expand the number of students who attend writing and fellowship applications workshops and provide more feedback on written, poster and oral presentations. We will expand outreach activities to cultivate the next generation of UR researchers. We will continue to disseminate information on educating UR Ph.D. scientist, including through published literature. Public Health Relevance Statement: The BCM IMSD will enhance education of under-represented (UR) students and their progression into Ph.D. biomedical programs. They will develop the background to work on diseases that disproportionately affect minorities, serve as role models for UR students, help educate their communities about biomedical research and health care developments.