Training future leaders in aging research.
Training Future Leaders in Aging Research
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 type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-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
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Soriano, Rainier P — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Soriano, Rainier P
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.