Training future ophthalmologists in clinical research and experimentation
Official title: UCSF Program in Resident Opportunities for Mentored Ophthalmic Training in Experimentation (PROMOTE)
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-11057263 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping new eye doctors from diverse backgrounds gain important skills and experience in both patient care and research, so they can become great clinician-scientists with the support of mentors.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | March 1, 2025 |
| Project end | February 28, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $252,573 |
| NIH project number | 1R38EY037091-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11057263 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are residents in ophthalmology and optometry who are interested in pursuing a career as clinician-scientists.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in ophthalmology or optometry training may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
The UCSF Program in Resident Opportunities for Mentored Ophthalmic Training in Experimentation (PROMOTE) focuses on recruiting and training diverse resident-investigators in the field of ophthalmology. This program aims to equip these residents with the necessary clinical expertise and research skills through mentorship and tailored coursework. Participants will engage in hands-on projects and develop long-term mentor-mentee relationships, fostering their growth as clinician-scientists. The program emphasizes diversity and aims to support underrepresented individuals in the field.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a new generation of skilled ophthalmologists who are well-equipped to conduct impactful clinical research, ultimately improving patient care in eye health.
How similar studies have gone: Similar programs have shown success in training clinician-scientists, indicating that this approach is both effective and valuable.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ou, Yvonne — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Ou, Yvonne
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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.