Training medical students in gastroenterology and hepatology research
Official title: MUSC GI and Hepatology Medical Student Training Program
Funded at Medical University of South Carolina · NIH-10772257 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is designed to help medical students learn about digestive diseases and liver health, giving them the skills and support they need to become researchers and doctors in these important areas.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Medical University of South Carolina NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charleston, United States) |
| Project start | September 18, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $108,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R25DK137770-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10772257 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are medical students interested in pursuing careers in gastroenterology or hepatology.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not medical students or who are not interested in research opportunities in gastroenterology and hepatology may not benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This program focuses on training medical students in the fields of gastroenterology and hepatology to address the shortage of physician-led research in academic medicine. It aims to engage students at a critical stage in their education, providing them with mentorship and the necessary skills to conduct research in digestive diseases. The program emphasizes the importance of developing a diverse pipeline of clinical investigators through hands-on experience and education in these specialized areas. By fostering a strong foundation in biomedical research, the program seeks to prepare students for future careers in clinical investigation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the training of future physicians, leading to improved patient care in gastroenterology and hepatology.
How similar studies have gone: Similar training programs have shown success in enhancing the skills and career trajectories of medical students in various specialties.
Where this research is happening
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rockey, Don C. — Medical University of South Carolina
- Study coordinator: Rockey, Don C.
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.