Training program for first-year medical students in diabetes and digestive diseases
Short-Term Research Training Program in NIDDK Mission Areas
This program gives first-year medical students a chance to dive into hands-on research about kidney, urologic, blood, digestive diseases, and diabetes, all while being guided by experienced mentors to help them build important skills for their future careers in medicine.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Illinois at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10911797 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program offers first-year medical students a 10-week mentored research experience focused on areas such as kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases, as well as digestive diseases and diabetes. Students will engage in hands-on research under the guidance of experienced mentors and participate in a structured curriculum that covers research methodology and career development. The program aims to inspire students to pursue research careers by providing them with essential skills and knowledge early in their medical education.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are first-year medical students, particularly those from diverse backgrounds, including African American and Latino students.
Not a fit: Patients who are not medical students or who are not interested in pursuing a research career may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could increase the number of physicians entering research fields, ultimately leading to advancements in treatments for diabetes and digestive diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Similar training programs have shown success in fostering research careers among medical students, indicating a positive trend in developing future physician-researchers.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, UNITED STATES
- University of Illinois at Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lash, James P. — University of Illinois at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Lash, James P.
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.