Supporting the growth of diverse physician scientists through regional meetings
Official title: 2025 APSA South Regional Conference Meeting the Needs: Fostering a Future with Diverse Physician Scientists
Funded at Baylor College of Medicine · NIH-11073859 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping future doctor-researchers connect and grow by bringing them together for meetings and conferences, so they can share ideas and get support as they work towards their careers in medicine and research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baylor College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | December 3, 2024 |
| Project end | November 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $19,200 |
| NIH project number | 1R13GM157901-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11073859 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals pursuing or interested in dual-degree MD/PhD programs in the biomedical field.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in or interested in a career in biomedical research or medicine may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the training and development of physician scientists by fostering regional communities through organized meetings. It aims to address the stagnation in the number of diverse trainees in MD/PhD programs, which are crucial for translating research into clinical practice. By collaborating with organizations like the American Physician Scientists Association, the initiative seeks to provide career development opportunities and support for aspiring physician scientists. The approach includes organizing conferences that empower students to connect, share experiences, and develop their careers in biomedical research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more diverse and well-prepared workforce of physician scientists, ultimately improving patient care through innovative research and clinical applications.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives aimed at enhancing physician scientist training have shown promise in increasing diversity and engagement in the biomedical research community.
Where this research is happening
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Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Preidis, Geoffrey a — Baylor College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Preidis, Geoffrey a
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.