Training medical students in vascular surgery to address future workforce needs
Summer Research in Vascular Surgery (SRVS)
This program is designed to help medical students at the University of Pittsburgh learn about vascular surgery by working on research projects and gaining hands-on experience, all while preparing them to become the next generation of skilled vascular surgeons to meet future healthcare needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11051795 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program aims to train medical students at the University of Pittsburgh in the field of vascular surgery, focusing on the research that informs this specialty. Participants will engage in defined research projects related to vascular biology and disease modification, while also gaining clinical experience and mentorship opportunities. The program includes attending conferences, seminars, and lectures, and encourages students to contribute to research publications. By fostering a new generation of vascular surgeons, the initiative seeks to address the anticipated workforce shortage in this critical area of medicine.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are medical students interested in pursuing a career in vascular surgery and related fields.
Not a fit: Patients who are not medical students or who are not interested in vascular surgery may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could help ensure a well-trained workforce capable of addressing the vascular health needs of an aging population.
How similar studies have performed: Similar training programs have successfully increased the number of specialists in various medical fields, indicating a positive precedent for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sachdev, Ulka — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Sachdev, Ulka
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.