Training residents to become surgeon-scientists in cardiovascular and pulmonary research
USC Stimulating Access to Research in Residency (USC-StARR) Program
The USC-StARR Program is designed to help doctors in training, especially those in surgery, gain valuable research experience over two years so they can improve patient care in heart and lung health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Southern California NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10863841 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The USC-StARR Program aims to enhance the physician-scientist workforce by providing residency trainees with opportunities to engage in meaningful research during their medical training. This program focuses on recruiting talented residents from General Surgery, Integrated Vascular Surgery, and Integrated Cardiothoracic Surgery programs, offering them a structured 24-month training in both basic and translational research as well as health outcomes. Participants will receive mentorship and guidance to develop rigorous research skills and conduct impactful studies that can improve patient care in cardiovascular and pulmonary health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are residents in General Surgery, Integrated Vascular Surgery, or Integrated Cardiothoracic Surgery who are interested in pursuing research alongside their clinical training.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in surgical residency programs or those outside the cardiovascular and pulmonary fields may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a new generation of physician-scientists who are better equipped to address critical health issues in cardiovascular and pulmonary medicine.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives have shown promise in enhancing the physician-scientist workforce, indicating that this approach could be effective in fostering research engagement among residents.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, UNITED STATES
- University of Southern California — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ito, Fumito — University of Southern California
- Study coordinator: Ito, Fumito
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.