Training neurologists to consider sex and gender in patient care

Sex and Gender Enriched Neurology

NIH-funded research University of California, San Francisco · NIH-10917336

This study is creating training materials for future neurologists at UCSF to help them understand how sex and gender can affect neurological care, so they can provide better support for patients based on their unique needs and life experiences.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of California, San Francisco NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (San Francisco, United States)
Project IDNIH-10917336 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This program aims to develop educational materials and curricula that will train neurologists to incorporate sex and gender considerations into neurological care and research. By addressing the influence of sex and gender on neurological diseases, the program seeks to fill significant gaps in current neurology education. It will target UCSF neurology residency trainees, medical students, and clinical fellows, ensuring that future neurologists are equipped to provide informed care based on patients' reproductive goals, hormonal transitions, and societal roles. The curriculum development will be guided by evidence-based principles to enhance learning and engagement.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals seeking neurological care who may benefit from a more personalized approach that considers their sex and gender.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have neurological conditions or those who are not interested in sex and gender considerations in their care may not receive benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved neurological care that is more tailored to the unique needs of patients based on their sex and gender.

How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in integrating sex and gender considerations into medical education, indicating a promising approach for improving patient outcomes.

Where this research is happening

San Francisco, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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