Training future physician-scientists to improve patient care

Pathways to Mentorship and Research: Training the Next Generation Physician-Scientists

NIH-funded research Massachusetts General Hospital · NIH-10896163

This study is all about helping doctors in training become great physician-scientists by giving them the support and guidance they need during their residency, especially in Infectious Diseases and Immunology, so they can improve patient care through exciting new research.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionMassachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Boston, United States)
Project IDNIH-10896163 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on enhancing the training of physician-scientists, who play a crucial role in connecting basic science with clinical practice. It aims to foster intellectual curiosity and mentorship during residency programs, particularly in the fields of Infectious Diseases and Immunology. By providing early and ongoing mentorship, the program seeks to prepare residents for successful careers as physician-scientists, ultimately improving patient care through innovative research. The initiative is based at Massachusetts General Hospital and involves collaboration with Harvard Medical School.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are medical residents interested in pursuing a career as physician-scientists, particularly in the fields of Infectious Diseases and Immunology.

Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in medical training or do not have an interest in the physician-scientist career path may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a stronger workforce of physician-scientists, resulting in improved patient care and advancements in medical research.

How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives have shown success in enhancing the physician-scientist workforce and improving patient outcomes through mentorship and training.

Where this research is happening

Boston, 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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