Mp54-02 Prospect: A Collaborative Summer Medical Student Research Fellowship for Urim Students in Urology

You have accessJournal of UrologyDiversity, Equity & Inclusion: Increasing Representation in Urology (MP54)1 May 2024MP54-02 PROSPECT: A COLLABORATIVE SUMMER MEDICAL STUDENT RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP FOR URIM STUDENTS IN UROLOGY Linda L. McIntire, Hadley Wood, Tasha Posid, Craig Rogers, Cheryl Lee, Kate Kraft, Ray Littleton, and Elizabeth Takacs Linda L. McIntireLinda L. McIntire , Hadley WoodHadley Wood , Tasha PosidTasha Posid , Craig RogersCraig Rogers , Cheryl LeeCheryl Lee , Kate KraftKate Kraft , Ray LittletonRay Littleton , and Elizabeth TakacsElizabeth Takacs View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1097/01.JU.0001008944.36895.9d.02AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail Abstract INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: To expose and engage URiM medical students (URiM-MS) to clinical and research experience in Urology early in their educational pathway and to foster mentorship relationships that will facilitate advancement to urological post-graduate training. METHODS: URiM-MS were recruited from medical schools in the North Central Section (NCS) and other targeted schools with a significant percentage URiM students via social media and contact with medical school deans. Four urology departments participated, each contributing to development of the curricula, the selection process, and execution of the didactic lectures. The didactic lecture series included three components (Art of Scientific Investigation, Basic Urology, and Urology as a Career Choice) and were delivered over a 16-week period in the summer of 2023. In addition, the five PROSPECT fellows participated in an 8-week mentored clinical research rotation. At the conclusion of the program, the fellows were invited to present their research at the NCS Annual Meeting through the support of the NCS. A needs assessment was performed to determine barriers to starting and engaging in the research process and knowledge of urology. RESULTS: The PROSPECT team chose five students to participate in the program: 3 Black, 1 Asian and 1 LatinX student. Needs assessments administered before and after the program demonstrated knowledge gains (Figure a). Students stated the lectures were beneficial to their understanding of Urology as a specialty and the research process and would recommend the program to a peer (Figure b). CONCLUSIONS: Feedback on this pilot program indicated students gained a better understanding of Urology as a specialty and knowledge of the research process. This collaborative North Central Section led pathway program for URiM-MS serves as a model to increase underrepresented applicants into Urology. The American Urologic Association should encourage all AUA sections to replicate this program. Download PPT Source of Funding: Cleveland Clinic FoundationUniversity of MichiganHenry Ford Health Ohio State UniversityNorth Central Section of the American Urologic Association © 2024 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 211Issue 5SMay 2024Page: e874 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2024 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.Metrics Author Information Linda L. McIntire More articles by this author Hadley Wood More articles by this author Tasha Posid More articles by this author Craig Rogers More articles by this author Cheryl Lee More articles by this author Kate Kraft More articles by this author Ray Littleton More articles by this author Elizabeth Takacs More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement PDF downloadLoading ...