Training program for clinicians to mentor clinical researchers

CTSA K12 Program at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

NIH-funded research University of Texas Hlth Science Center · NIH-11038941

This study is all about helping doctors become better mentors for researchers, especially those working on clinical trials, by giving them the right tools and training to support a diverse group of scientists.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Texas Hlth Science Center NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (San Antonio, United States)
Project IDNIH-11038941 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on developing and implementing a training program aimed at enhancing the mentorship skills of clinicians who work with clinical and translational scientists. The program will involve creating a workshop that equips clinician mentors with the necessary tools and knowledge to effectively guide researchers, particularly in the context of clinical trials. The initiative emphasizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, ensuring that a wide range of perspectives is included in the mentorship process. The training will be evaluated for its effectiveness and disseminated across the CTSA Consortium to improve mentorship practices.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are clinicians and clinical trialists who are interested in enhancing their mentoring capabilities and contributing to the development of future clinical researchers.

Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in clinical research or do not interact with clinician mentors may not receive direct benefits from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of mentorship for clinical researchers, leading to better research outcomes and advancements in patient care.

How similar studies have performed: While mentorship training for researchers is common, this specific approach to training clinician mentors is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in this context.

Where this research is happening

San Antonio, 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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