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Planning an MD-MSc combined degree program focused on translational research to build the next generation of physician-scientist in Peru

Award Number: D71TW011252
ORGANIZATION: FOGARTY INTERNATIONAL CENTER
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 07/30/2020
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 03/31/2024

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Planning an MD-MSc combined degree program focused on translational research to build the next generation of physician-scientist in Peru - ABSTRACT Reduction of the significant burden of neglected tropical diseases (NTD) calls for physician- scientists and their medical breakthroughs. NIH has alerted about the need to stimulate and protect such dwindling careers. Success is significantly more likely among talented medical trainees who are early engaged in such careers. Considering this principle, the School of Medicine at Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (UPCH), in collaboration with the Institute of Tropical Medicine Alexander von Humboldt (IMTAvH), developed an Introductory Research Course for the curricula of second year medical students (implemented since 2015 with support from 5D43TW009763). Bright 2nd and 3rd year medical students searching for actual lab research opportunities have started research careers mentored by Dr. Montes, Principal Investigator, and colleagues. The emerging pool of qualified undergraduates committed to medical research, along the mentoring culture and the critical mass of highly trained mid- and early career physician-scientists, determines a unique, extremely positive timing at UPCH for an organizational boost of physician scientists’ careers. Reinforcing the partnership with Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, UPCH aims to leverage on this promising context to establish the first biomedical sciences dual-degree program in Peru, whose main research focus would be immunological mechanisms of neglected tropical and enteric diseases. Our envisioned Global Infectious Diseases Training Program (D43) will be offered to outstanding medical students during their pre-clinical training. To refine the final D43, this two- year planning grant aims to: 1) develop the curricular design of the MSc; 2) address in both academic institutions the feasibility of accommodating dual accreditation requirements for an MD- MSc combined program; 3) develop the induction program for MD/MSc faculty, stimulating good mentoring practices towards very young trainees; 4) pilot implement the MSc curricular components; 5) analyze strategies to optimize trainees’ retention and transition into scientific independence, with involvement of Peruvian stakeholders. After completion of this planning process, we will be in an exceptional position to develop and implement a robust and highly competitive D43 application that will become a capacity building milestone of Peruvian Physician-Scientists. As former FIC trainees who returned to UPCH 15 years ago, we are eager to contribute to substantially enrich the research environment of our bright undergraduate physician scientists in training.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = -$25,969 )
2025	2021	UNIVERSIDAD PERUANA CAYETANO HEREDIA	AVENIDA HONORIO DELGADO 430 URB URB INGENIERIA	LIMA				PER	International Research and Research Training	000	2	10/25/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$25,969
														Subtotal = -$25,969

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2023	2021	UNIVERSIDAD PERUANA CAYETANO HEREDIA	AVENIDA HONORIO DELGADO 430 URB URB INGENIERIA	LIMA				PER	International Research and Research Training	000	2	9/15/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $108,000 )
2021	2021	UNIVERSIDAD PERUANA CAYETANO HEREDIA	AV. HONORIO DELGADO 430	LIMA	LIMA			PER	International Research and Research Training	000	2	3/16/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$108,000
														Subtotal = $108,000

Issue Date FY: 2020 ( Subtotal = $108,000 )
2020	2020	UNIVERSIDAD PERUANA CAYETANO HEREDIA	AV. HONORIO DELGADO 430	LIMA	LIMA	15102		PER	International Research and Research Training	000	1	7/31/2020	NEW	$108,000
														Subtotal = $108,000

Grand Total All Awards = $190,031

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Planning an MD-MSc combined degree program focused on translational research to build the next generation of physician-scientist in Peru

Award Number: D71TW011252

ORGANIZATION: FOGARTY INTERNATIONAL CENTER

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 07/30/2020

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 03/31/2024

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