Increasing interest in nephrology among medical students in Florida
University of Miami kidney Innovative & Interdisciplinary Medical Education in Research Activities (UM-KIIMERA)
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE · NIH-10894207
This study is all about getting first-year medical students excited about becoming nephrologists by offering them a summer program filled with hands-on research, lectures, and mentorship in kidney health.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CORAL GABLES, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10894207 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research initiative aims to address the declining interest in nephrology as a specialty and in academic medicine among medical students. It involves a summer program for first-year medical students, where they will be exposed to various aspects of nephrology through basic, clinical, and translational science research opportunities. The program includes lectures, mentorship, and participation in nephrology-related activities to foster long-term engagement in the field. By creating a supportive educational environment, the initiative seeks to inspire the next generation of nephrologists.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are first-year medical students in Florida who are interested in nephrology and academic medicine.
Not a fit: Patients who are not medical students or who are not interested in pursuing a career in nephrology may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a renewed interest in nephrology, ultimately improving patient care through a more robust workforce of nephrologists.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative in its specific focus on nephrology, similar educational initiatives have shown success in other medical specialties.
Where this research is happening
CORAL GABLES, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE — CORAL GABLES, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: FORNONI, ALESSIA — UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Study coordinator: FORNONI, ALESSIA
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.