The development, implementation and early learnings of a training program to advance interest in behavioral research careers among undergraduate BIPOC students majoring in psychology
Abstract Objectives Black, indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) remain underrepresented in research occupations. This report discusses a collaboration to train undergraduate BIPOC students in clinical research between a public health institute, two medical schools, and a historically Black College...
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| author | Michelle R. Lent Denise Gaither-Hardy Kevin E. Favor Diana Harris Travis A. Cos Conor Millard Zatio Kone Ashley Van Riper Karen L. Dugosh |
| author_facet | Michelle R. Lent Denise Gaither-Hardy Kevin E. Favor Diana Harris Travis A. Cos Conor Millard Zatio Kone Ashley Van Riper Karen L. Dugosh |
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| description | Abstract Objectives Black, indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) remain underrepresented in research occupations. This report discusses a collaboration to train undergraduate BIPOC students in clinical research between a public health institute, two medical schools, and a historically Black College or University (HBCU). This nine-month program trained BIPOC undergraduates in research methodology, psychology, and addiction science, and immersed trainees in real-world research. The program included didactic seminars, experiential activities, and a mentored research project culminating in a poster and oral presentation. Methods Key learnings, program satisfaction survey results, and preliminary outcomes from the first three program cohorts (N = 6 students) are presented. This program addressed several barriers hypothesized to contribute to the limited number of BIPOC students pursuing research careers, including mentorship from BIPOC faculty and financial concerns. Results Students reported moderate to high satisfaction with the program and endorsed gaining new research skills. Limitations and future directions are discussed. Conclusion The expansion of the BIPOC health and research workforce is an urgent priority given the importance of BIPOC professionals to the health of our nation. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04650386. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-17e2d6133b384951886a2af4bc609f1d2023-03-22T11:37:15ZengBMCBMC Medical Education1472-69202023-03-012311810.1186/s12909-023-04104-8The development, implementation and early learnings of a training program to advance interest in behavioral research careers among undergraduate BIPOC students majoring in psychologyMichelle R. Lent0Denise Gaither-Hardy1Kevin E. Favor2Diana Harris3Travis A. Cos4Conor Millard5Zatio Kone6Ashley Van Riper7Karen L. Dugosh8School of Professional and Applied Psychology, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicinePsychology and Human Services Department, Lincoln UniversityPsychology and Human Services Department, Lincoln UniversityResearch & Evaluation Group, Public Health Management CorporationDepartment of Psychology, La Salle UniversityResearch & Evaluation Group, Public Health Management CorporationResearch & Evaluation Group, Public Health Management CorporationResearch & Evaluation Group, Public Health Management CorporationResearch & Evaluation Group, Public Health Management CorporationAbstract Objectives Black, indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) remain underrepresented in research occupations. This report discusses a collaboration to train undergraduate BIPOC students in clinical research between a public health institute, two medical schools, and a historically Black College or University (HBCU). This nine-month program trained BIPOC undergraduates in research methodology, psychology, and addiction science, and immersed trainees in real-world research. The program included didactic seminars, experiential activities, and a mentored research project culminating in a poster and oral presentation. Methods Key learnings, program satisfaction survey results, and preliminary outcomes from the first three program cohorts (N = 6 students) are presented. This program addressed several barriers hypothesized to contribute to the limited number of BIPOC students pursuing research careers, including mentorship from BIPOC faculty and financial concerns. Results Students reported moderate to high satisfaction with the program and endorsed gaining new research skills. Limitations and future directions are discussed. Conclusion The expansion of the BIPOC health and research workforce is an urgent priority given the importance of BIPOC professionals to the health of our nation. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04650386.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-023-04104-8Clinical research training programUndergraduatesBIPOC |
| spellingShingle | Michelle R. Lent Denise Gaither-Hardy Kevin E. Favor Diana Harris Travis A. Cos Conor Millard Zatio Kone Ashley Van Riper Karen L. Dugosh The development, implementation and early learnings of a training program to advance interest in behavioral research careers among undergraduate BIPOC students majoring in psychology BMC Medical Education Clinical research training program Undergraduates BIPOC |
| title | The development, implementation and early learnings of a training program to advance interest in behavioral research careers among undergraduate BIPOC students majoring in psychology |
| title_full | The development, implementation and early learnings of a training program to advance interest in behavioral research careers among undergraduate BIPOC students majoring in psychology |
| title_fullStr | The development, implementation and early learnings of a training program to advance interest in behavioral research careers among undergraduate BIPOC students majoring in psychology |
| title_full_unstemmed | The development, implementation and early learnings of a training program to advance interest in behavioral research careers among undergraduate BIPOC students majoring in psychology |
| title_short | The development, implementation and early learnings of a training program to advance interest in behavioral research careers among undergraduate BIPOC students majoring in psychology |
| title_sort | development implementation and early learnings of a training program to advance interest in behavioral research careers among undergraduate bipoc students majoring in psychology |
| topic | Clinical research training program Undergraduates BIPOC |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-023-04104-8 |
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