WINN CIPP key program elements

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Commitment

To provide immersive community-based experiences in clinical trial research to 308 UIM medical students of diverse backgrounds who are committed to increasing inclusion, equity, and diversity in the conduct of clinical and translational research (~66 per program year).

Award

A $7,500 stipend for the 6-week externship.

Guidance for the award: The stipend is expected to cover travel, living, and lodging expenses during the service-learning experience period.

Externship

Winn CIPP students will learn the basics of clinical trials and work in community-based clinical research organizations to provide outreach, education, and engagement on clinical trials. Students will receive training in three areas:

• Clinical Research - Students gain clinical research exposure through engagement with clinical investigators in community-based clinical research organizations and academic medical centers. 
• Community Engagement - Students develop team-based service-learning projects, in which they conduct short-term capacity building interventions, such as community needs assessments or implement patient initiatives (education, outreach, and/or informational programs). Students will design and conduct their projects in collaboration with site supervisors.
• Leadership Development - Students are introduced to clinical research career development pathways and receive mentoring from Winn CDA scholars that supports their development of community-oriented clinical research leadership skills.

The 2023 Winn CIPP took place during two 6-week program periods:

Group 1: June 5th - July 14th, 2023

Group 2: June 19th - July 28th, 2023 

Community-Based Clinical Research Sites

In 2023, Winn CIPP Site Partners were located in the following cities:

Group 1                                  Group 2

Chicago, IL                             Atlanta, GA

Louisville, KY                          Los Angeles, CA

New Orleans, LA                    San Antonio, TX

New York, NY                         Seattle, WA

Richmond, VA                           

Mentoring

Each Winn CIPP student will be matched for mentoring with a Winn CDA scholar who is an early-stage clinical investigator. During their 6-week externships, Winn CIPP students will meet at least four times with their Winn CDA scholar mentors to discuss clinical research career pathways.