Training medical students in eye health and vision research
Short-Term Research training In Vision and Eye health (STRIVE)
The STRIVE program is a friendly opportunity for medical students interested in eye care to gain hands-on research experience and clinical training, especially welcoming those from diverse backgrounds to help shape the future of vision research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11091516 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The STRIVE program aims to train medical students to become future ophthalmology clinician scientists who can contribute to eye and vision research. Over 8-12 weeks, selected students will engage in hands-on research and clinical training, focusing on translational research that bridges laboratory findings to clinical practice. The program emphasizes diversity by actively recruiting students from underrepresented backgrounds, ensuring a broad range of perspectives in the field. Participants will benefit from mentorship and collaboration with experienced faculty at UC San Diego.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are medical students, particularly those from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups, those with disabilities, and those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Not a fit: Patients who are not medical students or do not have an interest in pursuing a career in ophthalmology may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a new generation of ophthalmologists who are well-equipped to advance eye health and vision care.
How similar studies have performed: Similar training programs have successfully increased the number of qualified physician investigators in various medical fields, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
La Jolla, United States
- University of California, San Diego — La Jolla, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Baxter, Sally Liu — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Baxter, Sally Liu
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.