Journal article
Building a Physician-Scientist Pathway for Underrepresented Medical Students Through a Summer Research Experience
ACADEMIC MEDICINE, v 99(10), pp 1099-1103
Oct 2024
PMID: 38728601
Featured in Collection : UN Sustainable Development Goals @ Drexel
Abstract
ProblemThere is a need to increase the number of physician-scientists from underrepresented in medicine (URiM) groups. To engage URiM medical students, a committee of pediatric departmental leaders at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia created the Summer Underrepresented in Medicine Medical Student Research program. This 8-week, onsite research and clinical experience takes place during the summer between students' first and second years of medical school.ApproachApplications were solicited between 2019 and 2023 through nationwide outreach to medical school deans and members of URiM student organizations. Accepted students were assigned a mentor to lead their research and clinical exposure. A curriculum highlighting aspects of academic medicine was developed. Students received a $3,000-$5,500 stipend for in-person participation. In 2020 and 2021, adjustments were made (e.g., virtual programming) to avoid interruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic.OutcomesIn the 2019-2023 application cycles, 298 students applied. Of 128 students who participated, 78 (61%) completed a postprogram survey. Students' survey feedback was positive. They indicated the program met expectations (mean rating = 1.3; scale: 1 = strongly agree to 5 = strongly disagree). Students reported they learned valuable information/skills (mean = 1.3) and that participation was worth time spent away from other responsibilities (mean = 1.3). The 2019 cohort (n = 12) achieved a 100% residency match rate. In addition, 4 (33%) of these students reported they are obtaining additional degrees or are performing research. After the program, many mentors continued to include students in their research projects.Next StepsNext steps include incorporating a standardized, scored rubric for selecting applicants; adding 3 lead mentors, an executive committee, and a faculty advisory board; establishing earlier pathway programming (e.g., at elementary and middle school levels); continuing to track/support alumni throughout their careers; and pursuing federal funding to expand the program.
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- Title
- Building a Physician-Scientist Pathway for Underrepresented Medical Students Through a Summer Research Experience
- Creators
- Andrea F. Duncan (Corresponding Author) - Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaLiza Sukra - St. George's UniversityAlexandra Portugues - Drexel UniversityBritish Fields - Medical College of WisconsinKiara Patton - Ohio UniversityBrenna Aredas - Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaAngela M. Ellison - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
- Publication Details
- ACADEMIC MEDICINE, v 99(10), pp 1099-1103
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Number of pages
- 5
- Grant note
- Department of Pediatrics Diversity Endowment Fund at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Dana and David Dornsife School of Public Health
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:001325918800016
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85205594764
- Other Identifier
- 991022202515304721
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