Vision and Goals

The overarching goals of the Training and Mentoring Institute are to instruct clinicians/scientists in multidisciplinary approaches to research in cardiovascular health disparities. In order to accomplish its goals, the Institute attracts a cadre of qualified clinicians/scientists who have great potential to contribute to the state of current knowledge in cardiovascular disease research. These clinicians/scientists are trained in multidisciplinary research methods to address cardiovascular health disparities. The Institute provides mentoring to clinicians/scientists in order for them to transition into independent researchers. It provides clinicians/scientists with intensive individualized training and guidance in grant writing and peer review in order to enhance their capacity for success in their research careers. Upon completion of their training, participants are expected to:

• Develop a balanced perspective in determining research priorities.
• Improve their capacity to address and eliminate health disparities.
• Develop the skills and networking necessary to achieve independent research careers in heart, lung, and blood.

It is expected that the work of the Institute will result in an increased number of clinicians/scientists who will be empowered to conduct outstanding research to address disorders of the heart, lung, and blood.