Training future leaders in ear, nose, and throat medicine

Otolaryngology Clinician-Scientist Training Program

NIH-funded research University of Southern California · NIH-10870161

This program is designed to help medical students and residents in ear, nose, and throat surgery learn how to combine their medical training with research, especially focusing on bringing in people from diverse backgrounds, so they can become skilled researchers who improve patient care.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Southern California NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES)
Project IDNIH-10870161 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This program focuses on training residents and medical students in the field of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery by providing them with intensive research experiences and mentorship. Participants will learn how to integrate clinical practice with research, fostering a new generation of clinician-scientists who can advance patient care through scientific discovery. The program emphasizes recruiting trainees from underrepresented groups to ensure diversity in the field. Ultimately, the goal is to prepare these trainees to become independent researchers who can secure NIH funding and contribute to improving health outcomes.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are medical students and residents interested in pursuing a career in Otolaryngology and contributing to research.

Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in medical education or research may not directly benefit from this training program.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to advancements in treatments for patients with ear, nose, and throat conditions through innovative research.

How similar studies have performed: Similar training programs have successfully produced clinician-scientists who have made significant contributions to medical research and patient care.

Where this research is happening

Los Angeles, 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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