Training minority nurses and medical students in addiction medicine
Increasing Minority Physician and APRN Clinician-scientist Research Training To Equalize Addiction Medicine (IMPACT TEAM)
This study is all about helping nursing and medical students, especially those from diverse backgrounds, get better training in addiction research so they can become skilled professionals who understand and tackle substance use disorders.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Michigan State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Lansing, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10877717 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the education and research training of advanced practice registered nurses and medical students, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, in the field of substance use disorders. The program aims to create a diverse workforce equipped with the necessary skills to conduct research in addiction medicine. By implementing outreach programs and interprofessional curricula, the initiative seeks to encourage these students to pursue careers in addiction research and reduce dropout rates from research paths. The approach includes targeted recruitment and engagement strategies to foster a supportive environment for these future clinician-scientists.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include advanced practice registered nurses and medical students from underrepresented groups interested in addiction medicine.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in nursing or medical education, or who do not have an interest in addiction medicine, may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more diverse and well-trained workforce in addiction medicine, ultimately improving patient care and outcomes in substance use disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous initiatives have shown success in increasing diversity in medical research training, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
East Lansing, United States
- Michigan State University — East Lansing, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Poland, Cara — Michigan State University
- Study coordinator: Poland, Cara
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.