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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 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.

SUBMITTER: Lent MR

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10016149 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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The development, implementation and early learnings of a training program to advance interest in behavioral research careers among undergraduate BIPOC students majoring in psychology.

Lent Michelle R MR Gaither-Hardy Denise D Favor Kevin E KE Harris Diana D Cos Travis A TA Millard Conor C Kone Zatio Z Van Riper Ashley A Dugosh Karen L KL

BMC medical education 20230315 1

<h4>Objectives</h4>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 include ...[more]

PMID: 36922813

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The development, implementation and early learnings of a training program to advance interest in behavioral research careers among undergraduate BIPOC students majoring in psychology.

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Methods

Results

Conclusion

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The development, implementation and early learnings of a training program to advance interest in behavioral research careers among undergraduate BIPOC students majoring in psychology.

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