Training program for future rehabilitation medicine researchers
Rehabilitation Medicine Scientist Training Program
This program is all about helping doctors who want to become researchers in rehabilitation medicine by giving them training, support, and mentorship to develop their research ideas and apply for funding, so they can successfully start their own scientific careers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10934776 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program aims to recruit and train a diverse group of physician candidates to become clinician scientists in rehabilitation medicine. It provides structured support through workshops and teleconferences to help participants develop their research interests and prepare competitive funding applications. The program is designed to enhance productivity during training and facilitate a smooth transition to independent scientific careers. Participants will receive mentorship and guidance throughout their journey in rehabilitation research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are physicians interested in pursuing a research career in rehabilitation medicine.
Not a fit: Patients who are not physicians or who do not have an interest in rehabilitation research may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to a new generation of skilled researchers who improve rehabilitation practices and patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Similar training programs have successfully produced clinician scientists in other medical fields, indicating a promising approach for rehabilitation medicine.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Boninger, Michael L. — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Boninger, Michael L.
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.