This summer, Indiana CTSI Community Health Partnerships (CHeP) proudly hosted six medical students for research internships through the Indiana University Medical Student Program for Research and Scholarship (IMPRS). Over the course of eight weeks, these students gained hands-on experience in community-engaged research projects, guided by CHeP-affiliated faculty mentors. They also attended weekly seminars to deepen their understanding of community engagement principles and heard from a diverse group of scholars about their community-engaged research on topics ranging from childhood nutrition to sexual health education.
The Community Health Partnerships track of the IMPRS program offers medical students a unique opportunity to explore the benefits of research that collaborates with patients and community members. These projects aim to identify and address the most pressing health issues in their communities by partnering with the communities themselves, maximizing the positive impact on the populations they serve…
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