Advancing Research Education on the Health of New Americans
Building a Nursing & Midwifery Network of Early Career Researchers in Immigrant Health
“New Americans” (NA) are people who have come to live in the United States (US) for personal and work opportunities. They comprise 15.3% of the US population and 77% of them are naturalized citizens or legally present. The migration experience affects a person's health throughout their lifetime and produces unique healthcare needs. The program will train early-career nurse scientists to study the social determinants of health in NA populations and their associated mechanisms across multiple levels (e.g. individual, interpersonal, community, societal) and how they affect health outcomes when compared to native born populations. The core curriculum, mentored research with nursing and interdisciplinary faculty, and professional networking will support trainee development in innovative research design, methods, and approaches to address the unique health and health care needs of NA populations. By the end of the program, we will have created a national network of nurse researchers who will evolve into a cadre of national experts on the subject and will become poised to foster the next generation of nurse scientists in this area as they progress in their careers.
Participants will come to New York City for an all expenses paid week-long, intensive in-person training offered twice annually over three years. It will be followed by a three-month virtual mentoring program. Participants will also receive a small pilot grant as part of the program to support the development of their programs of research.
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