Training neurology and neurosurgery residents in research skills
University of Florida R25 Early Research Program for Neurology and Neurosurgery Residents
This program is designed to help new doctors in neurology and neurosurgery at the University of Florida become great researchers while they care for patients, giving them the support and training they need to succeed in both areas.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Gainesville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10689672 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program aims to train neurology and neurosurgery residents at the University of Florida by providing them with dedicated mentorship and research opportunities from the start of their internship. The initiative focuses on developing their skills as clinician-researchers, ensuring they have the necessary support to balance patient care with academic research. Residents will engage in a structured curriculum that includes coursework, mentorship, and protected time for research, ultimately preparing them for successful academic careers and K award applications.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are neurology and neurosurgery residents who are interested in pursuing a research career alongside their clinical training.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in neurology or neurosurgery residency programs will not benefit directly from this research initiative.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could enhance the number of skilled clinician-scientists in neurology and neurosurgery, improving patient care through innovative research.
How similar studies have performed: Similar programs have shown success in enhancing research training for medical residents, indicating a positive outlook for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
Gainesville, United States
- University of Florida — Gainesville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Okun, Michael S — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Okun, Michael S
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.