Training medical students in research at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System
Official title: Southern Arizona VA Health Care System Collaborative & Longitudinal Summer Training & Education in Research for Medical Students (SAVAHCS-CLUSTER-MD)
Funded at Southern Arizona VA Health Care System · NIH-11054859 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is all about giving medical students, especially those from diverse backgrounds like American Indian and Alaska Native communities, a chance to gain practical research experience during the summer while working closely with mentors to build their skills and connections.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Southern Arizona VA Health Care System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tucson, United States) |
| Project start | October 1, 2024 |
| Project end | January 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 1I01BX006900-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11054859 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are medical students who have completed their first year of training and are interested in pursuing research in medicine.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not medical students or who have not completed the first year of medical education may not benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This program focuses on providing medical students with hands-on training and education in research during a summer immersion experience. Participants are health professional trainees who have completed their first year of medical education and are paired with research mentors to enhance their skills. The program is designed to foster long-term mentoring relationships and integrate research training into their clinical education. It specifically aims to support students from diverse backgrounds, including American Indian and Alaska Native populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could enhance the research capabilities and career prospects of medical students, ultimately benefiting patient care through improved medical research.
How similar studies have gone: Similar training programs have shown success in enhancing research skills among medical students, indicating that this approach is effective.
Where this research is happening
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Southern Arizona VA Health Care System
Tucson, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wertheim, Jason a — Southern Arizona VA Health Care System
- Study coordinator: Wertheim, Jason 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.