Training diverse physician-scientists to improve health research
Official title: Purposeful Outreach for Diversity and Inclusion of Underrepresented in Medicine (PODIUM) Physician-Scientists
Funded at Albert Einstein College of Medicine · NIH-11005323 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is all about helping people from diverse backgrounds become doctors and researchers who study heart, lung, blood, and sleep issues, so they can better serve communities like the Bronx that face health challenges.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Albert Einstein College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bronx, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2024 |
| Project end | January 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $317,876 |
| NIH project number | 5T32HL172255-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11005323 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include individuals from underrepresented backgrounds in medicine who are interested in pursuing a career in health research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to underrepresented groups in medicine may not directly benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This program aims to train and increase the number of physician-scientists from underrepresented backgrounds who are dedicated to researching cardiovascular, pulmonary, hematologic diseases, and sleep disorders. By providing hands-on mentorship from established scientists, the program seeks to enhance the skills and knowledge of trainees. The training will take place in the Bronx, a highly diverse area with significant health disparities, allowing participants to engage directly with the community they aim to serve. The initiative focuses on developing a new generation of researchers who can address health inequities in both pediatric and adult populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more diverse workforce in medicine, ultimately improving health outcomes for underrepresented populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives aimed at increasing diversity in medical research have shown promise, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Bronx, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Reznik, Marina — Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Reznik, Marina
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.