Accelerating Research Careers in Science Through Early Mentored Research Experiences for Undergraduates and Masters' Students at the University of California, San Francisco Center for AIDS Research.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Investments early in the academic pathway are essential to increasing the diversity of the HIV research workforce. Applied mentored research experiences can advance research skills, self-efficacy, and retention in science among scholars considered to be underrepresented minorities.

Setting

The UCSF Center for AIDS Research Scholars Program is a 16-week program that pairs URM undergraduate and masters-level students from San Francisco State University with URM investigators from the UCSF. The program includes one-on-one mentorship on an independent research project, a core-curriculum on research methods and HIV-specific topics, and clinical shadowing.

Methods

We evaluated program outcomes and areas for improvement with preprogram and postprogram survey and q

SUBMITTER: Sauceda JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10503028 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature