Training future leaders in otolaryngology research

Colorado Clinician Scientist Training Program

NIH-funded research University of Colorado Denver · NIH-10946499

This program is designed to help medical students and residents in ear, nose, and throat medicine learn how to become skilled researchers, giving them the training and support they need to make a difference in their field.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Colorado Denver NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES)
Project IDNIH-10946499 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This program focuses on training medical students and residents in otolaryngology to become independent researchers. Participants will receive dedicated research training integrated into their residency or medical education, allowing them to develop the skills necessary for impactful research in the field. The program aims to recruit talented individuals from diverse backgrounds who are committed to academic careers in otolaryngology. Over the course of the program, trainees will engage in hands-on research projects and mentorship opportunities to foster their development as clinician scientists.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are medical students and otolaryngology residents with a strong interest in research and a commitment to an academic career.

Not a fit: Patients who are not pursuing a career in medicine or research may not directly benefit from this program.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved patient care in otolaryngology through the development of skilled physician researchers.

How similar studies have performed: Similar training programs have shown success in developing clinician scientists in other medical fields, indicating a promising approach for otolaryngology.

Where this research is happening

Aurora, 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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