Training and mentoring future medical researchers
Summer Mentoring and Research Training (SMART)
This program at UC Irvine is designed for medical students who want to explore research careers, offering them hands-on experience and training to become skilled and diverse physician-scientists ready to tackle global health issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California-Irvine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Irvine, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11076352 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program at the University of California Irvine focuses on training and mentoring medical students who are interested in pursuing research careers. It provides hands-on research experience, career development, and leadership training through a structured summer program. Students will engage in a multidisciplinary approach to learn how to critically evaluate medical treatments and fulfill their ethical obligations in patient care. The program aims to enhance the diversity of future physician-scientists to address global health challenges.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are academically oriented medical students who are interested in research and pursuing careers as physician-scientists.
Not a fit: Patients who are not medical students or who are not interested in a research career may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the training of future medical professionals, leading to better patient care and innovative medical solutions.
How similar studies have performed: Similar programs have shown success in enhancing the skills and career trajectories of medical students, making this approach both tested and promising.
Where this research is happening
Irvine, United States
- University of California-Irvine — Irvine, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gupta, Kalpna — University of California-Irvine
- Study coordinator: Gupta, Kalpna
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.