Office of Diversity Enhancement Sharing News and Opportunities of Interest
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Medical Research Scholars Program (MRSP) began to accept applications for the 2021-2022 MRSP class on October 1, 2020, and the deadline for completed applications is 5pm EST, on January 8, 2021. http://www.cc.nih.gov/training/mrsp/index.html
The NIH MRSP is a unique, year-long residential research training program which seeks to attract talented, research-oriented medical, dental, and veterinary students to the NIH intramural campus in Bethesda, MD. MRSP is targeted to 2nd, 3rd or 4th students.
MRSP is not simply a research program but rather a career development program for students heading toward careers in biomedical research. It is centered on a robust investigation experience: during the year, students select and engage in a mentored basic, clinical, or translational research project with an experienced research mentor that matches their professional interests, research focus, and career goals. While the focus is on a robust research experience, MRSP also provides students with dedicated curriculum of academic activities featuring lectures by world-renowned scientists, clinical teaching rounds featuring patients from the NIH Clinical Center, a Journal Club addressing major issues in clinical research, as well as workshops in professional development such as work-life balance, CV writing, and interviewing skills.
We will be conducting an informational webinar on Thursday, November 12th at 1PM EST. More information about the virtual webinar will be sent to you this month and we look forward to you and your students’ participation.
If you have any questions or would like additional information about the MRSP, please do not hesitate to contact us at mrsp@mail.nih.gov
The Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity program is designed to bring together the diverse industries, professions, and leaders that influence health and well-being. There are no specific educational requirements or ‘preferred’ professions – we are a community united by values. The shared attributes and values of the Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity include action/solutions orientation, equity, inclusivity, courage, humility, diversity, and creativity. If you share these values, we encourage you to apply!
Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity is one of seven global, interconnected Atlantic Fellows programs. While each of the seven Atlantic Fellows programs is distinct and grounded in its local context, they share a common purpose of advancing fairer, healthier, more inclusive societies.
Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity is a one-year fellowship opportunity offered by the Fitzhugh Mullan Institute for Health Workforce Equity designed for early to mid-career leaders who are currently engaged in health sector work including but not limited to, academia, government, healthcare delivery, the arts, equitable housing, business, research, and media. The program will select twenty fellows.
The aim of the fellowship is to develop leaders who understand the foundations of health inequity and have the knowledge, skills, and courage to build more equitable health systems and organizations.
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
The time commitment is variable and depends on the type of educational project undertaken (e.g. simulation, workshop, etc.) Learners are encouraged to set aside at least one initial month of elective time AND approximately 10 hours a month for five additional months to ensure successful completion of the MedEdPORTAL submission.
What is the time commitment?
Fellows who successfully submit their project to MedEdPORTAL will be compensated with a $2,000 stipend.
Is there a stipend?
This is a rolling application process but applications by October 15 are recommended.
What is the application deadline?
EM bound medical students from across the country. This is a rolling application process but applications by October 15 are recommended.
Who should apply?
The purpose of the on-line fellowship is to guide learners in the development, implementation, evaluation, and submission of a DEI-related educational project to MedEdPORTAL for publication consideration. The fellowship will primarily focus on content related to Indigenous health, Hispanic health (including medical Spanish), anti-racism work, border and migrant health, sexual and gender minority health, and gender discrimination. Fellows will be advised by EM faculty and residents and will network with the entire department.
If Yes, then apply to a NEW innovative educational program entitled EM Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Academic Medicine Writing Fellowship. Apply Now!
Are you a medical student interested in emergency medicine (EM) and in improving your chances to matching in an EM residency program?
How do I apply?
Complete the following link - https://forms.gle/6hxZ9Gqq1XkPstw28
John Paul Sánchez MD, MPH (He, Him, El)
Professor, Emergency Medicine
Vice Chair, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Emergency Medicine
Fellowship Director, Learning Environment Office
University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Senior Advisor to Vice Chancellor for HSC DEI
Inquiries can be submitted to: jopsanchez@salud.unm.edu
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