Training new specialists in occupational and environmental medicine
Official title: Training the Next Generation of Occupational and Environmental Physicians
Funded at University of Pennsylvania · NIH-10974206 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program at the University of Pennsylvania is designed to help doctors learn about occupational and environmental medicine, offering training for both new medical graduates and experienced doctors looking to switch specialties, so they can better serve communities that need more healthcare support.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $249,999 |
| NIH project number | 2T03OH008628-20 |
| Project ID | NIH-10974206 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program include practicing physicians seeking to specialize in occupational and environmental medicine and recent medical school graduates.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not seeking care related to occupational or environmental health issues may not benefit directly from this training program.
What this research studies
This program at the University of Pennsylvania focuses on training physicians to specialize in occupational and environmental medicine. It offers two tracks for trainees: one for recent medical graduates and another for practicing physicians transitioning into this specialty. The training includes hands-on experience at approved clinical sites, where residents work under the supervision of certified professionals. The goal is to enhance the primary care workforce and improve healthcare access for underserved populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly increase the number of qualified occupational and environmental medicine specialists, improving patient care in these fields.
How similar studies have gone: Similar training programs have shown success in increasing the number of specialists in various medical fields, indicating a positive precedent for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Savul, Sajjad a — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Savul, Sajjad 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.