Helping midcareer women clinician-scientists advance in academic medicine
Peer Mentoring to Overcome Obstacles for Midcareer Women Clincian-Scientists in Academic Medicine
This study is looking at the challenges that midcareer women doctors and researchers face in academic medicine and aims to find ways to help them succeed in their careers, especially by using peer mentoring to support their growth and leadership.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10913346 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the challenges faced by midcareer women clinician-scientists in academic medicine and aims to develop effective interventions to support their career advancement. By focusing on a national cohort of women who have received NIH career development awards, the project will evaluate the impact of peer mentoring as a strategy to overcome obstacles during this critical career transition. The approach includes gathering insights from participants and implementing scalable solutions to enhance their professional growth and leadership opportunities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are midcareer women clinician-scientists who are navigating challenges in their academic careers.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in the midcareer stage or who do not identify as women may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower midcareer women clinician-scientists to achieve senior leadership roles in academic medicine.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that targeted interventions can effectively support the career advancement of women in biomedical fields, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Emory University — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jagsi, Reshma — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Jagsi, Reshma
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.