Training future leaders in aging research.

Training Future Leaders in Aging Research

NIH-funded research Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · NIH-10911330

This program is designed to help medical students learn about aging and palliative care through hands-on research training, so they can better understand and meet the healthcare needs of older adults.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionIcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (New York, United States)
Project IDNIH-10911330 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This program aims to engage medical students in aging research by providing them with essential knowledge and skills in geriatrics and palliative medicine. Over an 8- to 12-week period, 15 selected medical students will participate in a structured training program that emphasizes the importance of research in medical education. The initiative seeks to inspire students to take an active role in the creation of knowledge related to aging, thereby preparing them to meet the healthcare needs of an aging population. The program builds on the successful foundation of existing training at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are medical students interested in pursuing careers in geriatrics and palliative medicine.

Not a fit: Patients who are not medical students or those not interested in aging research may not benefit from this program.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a new generation of healthcare professionals better equipped to address the needs of older adults.

How similar studies have performed: Similar training programs have shown success in enhancing medical education and improving care for older adults.

Where this research is happening

New York, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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