Training pediatricians to improve child health care
The Child Health Research Career Development Program at UCSF
This program is designed to help new pediatricians grow their careers in child health research by providing them with mentorship and resources, so they can learn how to improve the diagnosis and treatment of health issues in kids while working alongside top scientists at UCSF.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11067860 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program supports young pediatricians who have completed their medical training and are looking to advance their careers in child health research. It provides mentorship and resources to help them become independent researchers, focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of health issues in children. The program emphasizes diversity and aims to expose participants to the rich research environment at UCSF, where they can collaborate with leading scientists. By fostering the next generation of pediatric leaders, the program seeks to enhance the quality of care for children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are young pediatricians with MD or MD/PhD degrees who have completed their clinical training and are interested in pursuing a career in pediatric research.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pediatricians or who do not have a vested interest in child health research may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for children through enhanced pediatric care and innovative treatments.
How similar studies have performed: Similar career development programs have shown success in training future leaders in pediatric research, indicating a strong potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hirsch, Raphael — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Hirsch, Raphael
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.