Training internal medicine residents in research related to heart, lung, blood, and sleep diseases.
PRIMER: Promoting Research In MEdical Residency
This study is designed to help internal medicine residents spend more time on research by giving them a special two-year program with lots of support, so they can explore different areas like health systems and genetics, while also making sure that everyone, including women and underrepresented groups, gets a chance to be part of the future of medical research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston University Medical Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10810166 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program aims to enhance the research training of internal medicine residents by addressing barriers that prevent them from engaging in research. It offers a comprehensive two-year training program with 80% protected research time, allowing residents to focus on various research tracks such as clinical epidemiology, genomics, and health systems research. The program also emphasizes the inclusion of underrepresented groups and women in medicine, ensuring a diverse cohort of future physician-scientists. Residents will gain valuable skills and experience that will prepare them for further research opportunities and clinical fellowships.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are internal medicine residents interested in pursuing research careers in the specified areas.
Not a fit: Patients who are not internal medicine residents or those not interested in research careers may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a new generation of physician-scientists who are better equipped to tackle heart, lung, blood, and sleep diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Previous programs aimed at enhancing research training for medical residents have shown success, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Boston University Medical Campus — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Xanthakis, Vanessa — Boston University Medical Campus
- Study coordinator: Xanthakis, Vanessa
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.