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Creating an undergraduate research program in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (OTO-HNS) for students underrepresented in medicine

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Douse, Dontre’ M., Timothee, Patricia, O’Neill, Jessica M., Ighodaro, Eseosa T., Yin, Linda X., Casper, Jenny J., Stokken, Janalee K., Orbelo, Diana M. +8 more·2024·Medical Science Educator
DOI 10.1007/s40670-024-02021-zPMC PMC11180065
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Objectives To report implementation and outcomes associated with a novel paid Summer Undergraduate Research Education Program (SREP) over the first 2 years in an academic otolaryngology program recruiting students underrepresented in medicine (URiM). Methods A 10-week program including a research bootcamp, curriculum, mentoring, and clinical shadowing was created. Grant funding to provide salary and support for transportation, conference attendance, and graduate school preparation or applications was procured. Primary objectives included (1) development of successful mentorship relationships; (2) increasing student-reported outcomes using pre- and post-program surveys to assess confidence, career planning, and overall satisfaction; (3) increasing exposure to medicine; (4) completion of an oral presentation; and (5) submission of a manuscript. Secondary objectives included abstract submission and completion of a graduate exam course or graduate school applications. Tertiary objectives included conference attendance and graduate school matriculation. Results One hundred thirty-five total applications were reviewed (89 from year 1 and 46 from year 2). Twelve students were interviewed for 3 spots in year 1, while 11 students were interviewed for 6 spots in year 2 (median application score, 9.25 (range, 1-14); median interview score, 8.7 (range, 5.4-10); acceptance rate, 6.7% (9/135)). Students met all primary objectives. Mean program survey scores increased from 3.8 to 4.77 (p < 0.0001). Eight of nine students submitted an abstract to a national conference, with five of eight students accepted for a presentation. Two students were accepted into graduate school, while five others are on track for graduate school application. Conclusion Identifying mentors, curriculum, and opportunities to meaningfully strengthen graduate school applications for URiM students through a clinically rigorous, financially supported, and research-focused summer program in an academic otolaryngology program is feasible and may be an effective means of increasing diversity in medicine and otolaryngology. Supplementary information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40670-024-02021-z.

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  • Similar programs involving observation, mentorship, preparation, and research have been established in otolaryngology, neurology, and regenerative medicine, enabling longitudinal subspecialty mentorship, opportunities for scholarly presentations, and increased interest in graduate and medical school, as well as STEM careers.

    “Similar programs involving observation, mentorship, preparation, and research have been established in otolaryngology, neurology, and regenerative medicine, enabling longitudinal subspecialty mentorship, opportunities for scholarly presentations, and increased interest in graduate and medical school, as well as STEM careers [8,18,24].”

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  • Programs targeting subspecialties can provide tailored information, preparation, and mentorship to foster interest tailored to a niche.

    “Programs targeting subspecialties can provide tailored information, preparation, and mentorship to foster interest tailored to a niche [5,8,11,18,24].”

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Douse, D. M., Timothee, P., O’Neill, J. M., Ighodaro, E. T., Yin, L. X., Casper, J. J., Stokken, J. K., Orbelo, D. M., Bayan, S. L., Price, D. L., Pinheiro-Neto, C. D., Carlson, M. L., Wiedermann, J. P., Moore, E. J., Blocker, R. C., & Van Abel, K. M.
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  • Mayo Clinic (US)
  • University of Minnesota Rochester (US)
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Medical Science Educator
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Published
2024-03-19
Volume
34
Issue
3
Pages
617-626
ISSN
2156-8650 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1007/s40670-024-02021-z
PMC
PMC11180065
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W4392960206
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Intuitive Foundation
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Gender Studies › Diversity and Career in Medicine
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Health and Medical Research Impacts
  • Social Sciences › Safety Research › Career Development and Diversity
Keywords
undergraduate research programs, otolaryngology, head and neck surgery, underrepresented in medicine, diversity in medicine, mentoring, clinical shadowing, graduate school preparation, student self-confidence, career planning

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