Creating tools to enhance diversity among physician-scientists
Developing an Evidence-Based Toolkit to Improve Diversity in the Physician-Scientist Workforce
This study is working to create helpful tools that will bring more women and people from diverse backgrounds into the field of medical research, making sure that everyone has a chance to contribute and improve healthcare for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10548140 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop an evidence-based toolkit to improve diversity in the physician-scientist workforce, focusing on increasing the representation of women and underrepresented minorities in biomedical research. The project will analyze current practices in MD-PhD programs and identify effective strategies to attract diverse candidates. By addressing the barriers to diversity, the research seeks to enhance the quality of research and clinical trials through more inclusive participation. The approach includes collaboration with medical education institutions to implement and evaluate diversity accreditation standards.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include women and individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds pursuing careers in medicine and biomedical research.
Not a fit: Patients who are already established in their medical careers or those not pursuing a career in biomedical research may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more diverse biomedical workforce, resulting in improved healthcare outcomes and research quality.
How similar studies have performed: Previous initiatives have shown success in increasing diversity in medical education through accreditation standards, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- New York University School of Medicine — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Boatright, Dowin — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Boatright, Dowin
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.