Training doctors to become expert clinicians and imaging scientists
Training Clinician Scientists as Outstanding Clinicians and Imaging Scientists
This study is all about helping doctors who want to specialize in Radiology by giving them better training that mixes patient care with research, so they can become skilled clinician-scientists ready to improve medical imaging and care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ut Southwestern Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Dallas, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11087599 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the shortage of well-trained clinician-scientists in Radiology by enhancing the training of medical professionals. The program selects applicants who have completed at least one year of mentored research during medical school, ensuring they are well-prepared for academic careers. The training model includes a comprehensive six-year program that combines clinical rotations with dedicated research time, allowing trainees to gain hands-on experience in both patient care and imaging science. Trainees will have the opportunity to work with various faculty members and laboratories to align their research interests with their clinical training.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are medical graduates interested in pursuing a career that combines clinical practice with imaging research.
Not a fit: Patients who are not medical graduates or those not pursuing a career in Radiology may not benefit directly from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a new generation of highly skilled clinician-scientists who can improve patient care through advanced imaging techniques.
How similar studies have performed: Previous training models in similar institutions have shown success in developing clinician-scientists, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Dallas, United States
- Ut Southwestern Medical Center — Dallas, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mattrey, Robert F — Ut Southwestern Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Mattrey, Robert F
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.