Diversity in Biomedical Sciences Via Personalized Research and Education Programs

接受生物学和生物医学研究生培训的代表性不足的少数群体的人数， 尽管总人口有所增加，但物理科学仍然很小。统一登记机制的主要障碍 申请和被录取的研究生课程在生物医学科学包括有限的研究 经验，有限的生命科学高级课程，不熟悉应用程序， 对博士的就业机会一无所知。认识到这些问题和需要加强 哈佛大学研究生院拥有自己的博士课程和教师以及整个领域的多样性， 艺术和科学发起了一个正式的后学士学位试点计划，在生命科学称为研究 2012年的学者倡议（RSI），通过NIGMS的资助，改进和扩大了试点方案 通过在2016年建立学士后研究教育计划（PREP），我们称之为 (RSI PREP）。17 RSI PREPScholars已完成该计划，其中82%进入博士课程。而 该计划已经成功地实现了许多目标，该计划的早期评估， 确定了一些改进的领域。RSI PREP将提供1 - 2年的研究和教育 为有兴趣攻读生物医学博士学位的个人提供培训机会。的目标 1）为8名学者/年提供个性化的研究教育和培训机会，其中至少90% 完成至少一年的课程; 2）至少有85%的申请并被录取为博士 课程或在某些情况下，医学博士/博士课程在生物医学科学; 3）增加学员的准备 和舒适的学术和研究技能的重要成功博士课程; 4）有最低限度的 进入博士课程的学员中有85%完成了博士学位; 5）通过增加多样性产生的机构影响 我们的博士和MD-PhD课程，并继续改变教师的看法。 目标将通过1）RSI PREP学者与教师在生活中进行独立研究来实现 科学在一年，可能两年; 2）制定个性化的计划，以提高学术 制备（例如，定量方法、细胞生物学、计算、写作等）; 3)设立一个咨询 委员会为每个学者扩大他们的指导网络; 4）让学者参加一个计划- 具体的课程和研讨会，旨在建立研究生院成功的关键技能;和5）熟悉 通过提供与当前学生互动的机会， 教师在我们的计划和该地区的其他计划; 6）为教师提供参与的机会 RSI PREP学者

The number of underrepresented minorities (URM) receiving graduate training in the biological and physical sciences continues to be small despite increases in the total population. Major obstacles for URMs applying to and being admitted to graduate programs in the biomedical sciences include limited research experience, limited advanced courses in the life sciences, unfamiliarity with the application process, and unawareness of career opportunities for PhD's. Recognizing these issues and the need to increasing the diversity of its own doctoral programs and faculty as well as the field as a whole, Harvard's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences initiated a formal post-baccalaureate pilot program in the life sciences called the Research Scholar Initiative (RSI) in 2012 and through funding from NIGMS, improved and expanded the pilot program through establishment of a Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) in 2016 which we call (RSI PREP). 17 RSI PREPScholars have completed the program with 82% entering PhD programs. While the program has been successful in achieving many of the goals, early evaluation of the program, has identified some areas of improvement. RSI PREP will provide a 1-2 year research and educational training opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing PhDs in the biomedical sciences. The goals are to 1) provide a personalized research education and training opportunity for 8 scholars/yr with at least 90% completing at least one year of the program; 2) have a minimum of 85% apply to and be admitted to PhD programs or in some cases, MD/PhD programs in the biomedical sciences; 3) increase trainees preparation and comfort with academic and research skills important for success in PhD programs; 4) have a minimum of 85% of trainees that enter PhD programs complete the PhD; 5) institutional impact via increasing the diversity of our PhD and MD-PhD programs and continuing to change faculty perceptions. Goals will be achieved by 1) RSI PREP Scholars doing independent research with faculty in the Life Sciences at for one year and possibly two years; 2) developing a personalized program to enhance academic preparation (e.g., quantitative methods, cell biology, computing, writing , etc.,); 3) Establishing an advisory committee for each scholar to expand their mentoring network; 4) Having Scholars participate in a program- specific course and workshops designed to build skills critical for graduate school success; and 5) Familiarize scholars with a graduate training environment by providing opportunities to interact with current students and faculty in our program and other programs in the area; 6) providing faculty with the opportunity to engage with the RSI PREP Scholars.