Increasing diversity in rehabilitation medicine through mentoring and training
Complementary Integrative Rehabilitation Medicine: Cultivating Diversity in Research and Clinical Practice
This study is all about a workshop designed to help early career minority scientists in Complementary and Integrative Rehabilitation Medicine gain valuable skills, make connections, and boost their research careers, all while working together to improve healthcare for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Marymount University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Arlington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10905933 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on a workshop aimed at enhancing the representation of underrepresented minority scientists in the field of Complementary and Integrative Rehabilitation Medicine. The workshop will take place at the 2024 American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting in Dallas, Texas, and will provide early career professionals with mentoring, networking opportunities, and specialized training in research skills. By addressing the lack of diversity in this field, the workshop seeks to empower minority scientists to develop independent research careers and improve clinical practice outcomes. Participants will engage in innovative training sessions over 3.5 days, fostering collaboration and support among peers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are early career professionals from underrepresented backgrounds in the field of rehabilitation medicine.
Not a fit: Patients who are not early career professionals or do not belong to underrepresented minority groups may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more diverse workforce in rehabilitation medicine, ultimately improving patient care and outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous initiatives aimed at increasing diversity in biomedical sciences have shown positive outcomes, suggesting that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Arlington, United States
- Marymount University — Arlington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Heyn, Patricia C. — Marymount University
- Study coordinator: Heyn, Patricia C.
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.