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A Longitudinal Study of How Quality Mentorship and Research Experience Integrate Underrepresented Minorities into STEM Careers

CBE - Life Sciences Education, 2018
This longitudinal study examines how undergraduate research experience and quality mentorship experiences in college predict the growth of scientific efficacy, identity, and values.
M. Estrada, Paul R. Hernandez, P. Schultz   +2 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery in the Era of Robotics: Evolution, Eclipse, or Equilibrium?

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Minimally invasive colorectal surgery has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past three decades. Laparoscopy, once viewed with skepticism, is now firmly established as a standard approach, supported by robust randomized trials demonstrating oncologic safety and improved recovery compared to open surgery.
Amanjeet Singh, Archit Gupta, Azhar Perwaiz, Adarsh Chaudhary   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Wind‐driven seed dispersal differentially promotes seed trapping and retention across alpine plants

American Journal of Botany, EarlyView.
Abstract Premise Seed dispersal can mediate species interactions between plants across life stages. Plants can physically stop seed movement (seed trapping) and prevent further dispersal following entrapment (seed retention). We therefore hypothesized seed trapping and retention rates depend on the physical attributes of interacting seeds and plants ...
Courtenay A. Ray, Savannah R. Troy, Emily V. Xie, Thomas M. Jenkins, Gavin Belfry, Aidan Wells, Perry de Valpine, Benjamin W. Blonder   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Optimizing a mentorship program from the perspective of academic medicine leadership – a qualitative study

BMC Medical Education
Background Effective mentorship is an important contributor to academic success. Given the critical role of leadership in fostering mentorship, this study sought to explore the perspectives of departmental leadership regarding 1) current departmental ...
Michael Ren, Dorothy Choi, Chloe Chan, Simrit Rana, Umberin Najeeb, Mireille Norris, Simron Singh, Karen E. A. Burns, Sharon E. Straus, Gillian Hawker, Catherine Yu   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Barriers and enablers to effective collaboration and coordination mechanisms among humanitarian organisations delivering health and nutrition programmes in Somalia: an exploratory qualitative study

BMJ Open
Background The effectiveness of humanitarian health and nutrition programmes in Somalia is critically dependent on seamless collaboration and coordination among a diverse array of actors.
Abdirahman Moallim Ibrahim, Mohamed Osman Mohamed, Saadaq Adan Hussein   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Mentorship Is Not Enough: Exploring Sponsorship and Its Role in Career Advancement in Academic Medicine

Academic medicine : journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges, 2019
Purpose To explore how sponsorship functions as a professional relationship in academic medicine. Method The authors conducted semistructured interviews with Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine faculty in 2016: department chairs (sponsors) and ...
Manasa S. Ayyala, K. Skarupski, J. Bodurtha, M. González-Fernández, Lisa E. Ishii, B. Fivush, R. Levine   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Structural problems without structural solutions? Youth leaders' perceptions of their community

American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract As young people explore and reflect on the conditions of their neighborhoods and communities, they can forge a critical consciousness—merging their perspectives and analysis to direct both individual and collective actions. Photovoice is a methodological tool that allows participants to document their perspectives and analysis and discuss with
Linnea L. Hjelm, Aishia A. Brown, Benjamin W. Fisher, Alice Story, Nubia Bennett   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mentorship Programs for Faculty Development in Academic General Pediatric Divisions

International Journal of Pediatrics, 2011
Introduction. Mentoring relationships have been shown to support academicians in areas of research, work/life balance, and promotion. Methods. General pediatric division chiefs accessed an electronic survey asking about mentorship relationships, their ...
Jennifer Takagishi, Sharon Dabrow
doaj   +1 more source

“And in some cases, we're the best option:” A qualitative study of community‐based doula support for black perinatal mental health

American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract We explored community‐based doulas' perspectives on the acceptability of using formal screening tools to address low rates of mental health screening, diagnosis, and treatment for perinatal anxiety and depression among Black women. Using thematic analysis, we analyzed interview data from 30 community‐based doulas who support Black families ...
Tamara Nelson, Naysha N. Shahid, Samrawit B. Gebretensay, Chareina C. Johnson, Penny D. Telesford, Karen Sheffield‐Abdullah   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Transition From Primary to Secondary School: Igniting Attendance and Engagement Among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students Through National Policy Reform

Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Australia's Closing the Gap reform aims to address disparities experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. There are specific targets focussed on key educational transitions; yet, the transition to secondary education is not a targeted priority.
Azhar Hussain Potia, Kai W. Wheeler, Tracy Woodroffe, Karen Thorpe   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source