Enhancing diversity in surgical residency programs
Official title: Improving Inclusion in Surgical Residency to Advance Workforce Diversity and Health Equity
Funded at Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago · NIH-10928189 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make surgical residency programs more welcoming for people from different backgrounds, so that everyone can work together better and help improve health care for all patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | September 29, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $149,168 |
| NIH project number | 5K08HS029532-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10928189 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals from underrepresented backgrounds interested in pursuing a career in surgery.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are already established in surgical careers or those not pursuing surgical residency may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to improve the inclusion of diverse individuals in surgical residency programs, which is essential for reducing health disparities. The approach focuses on understanding and changing the organizational culture within surgical training environments rather than solely relying on individual training methods. By developing and implementing evidence-based interventions tailored to the specific context of surgical residencies, the project seeks to create a more inclusive atmosphere that fosters collaboration and engagement among residents. This initiative is driven by the belief that a diverse surgical workforce can lead to better health outcomes for all patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more diverse surgical workforce, ultimately improving health equity and patient care.
How similar studies have gone: While efforts to improve diversity in healthcare have been made, this research takes a novel approach by focusing on organizational culture rather than individual training, which has not been extensively tested in surgical residency programs.
Where this research is happening
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Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hu, Yue-Yung — Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Hu, Yue-Yung
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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.