Training future physician-scientists in internal medicine and pediatrics
Iowa StARR Scholars Program
The Iowa StARR Scholars Program is designed to help new doctors in internal medicine and pediatrics become skilled researchers, especially in areas like heart, lung, blood, and sleep health, by giving them personalized support and guidance as they explore their career options.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Iowa NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Iowa City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10802184 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Iowa StARR Scholars Program aims to cultivate the next generation of physician-scientists by providing early-career residents in internal medicine and pediatrics with a mentored research experience. This program focuses on developing their clinical skills and scientific expertise, particularly in cardiovascular, lung, blood, and sleep diseases. Participants will receive personalized mentoring and guidance to help them navigate their career paths and prepare for subspecialty fellowship training. The initiative seeks to inspire trainees who may not have previously considered a career as a physician-scientist.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are residents in internal medicine and pediatrics at the University of Iowa who are interested in pursuing a career as physician-scientists.
Not a fit: Patients who are not residents or who are not pursuing a career in medicine may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the number of qualified physician-scientists, ultimately improving patient care in critical medical fields.
How similar studies have performed: Similar programs have successfully increased the number of physician-scientists in various medical fields, indicating a promising approach to addressing this ongoing need.
Where this research is happening
Iowa City, United States
- University of Iowa — Iowa City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stoltz, David a — University of Iowa
- Study coordinator: Stoltz, David a
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.