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Accomplishments of a Training Support Program for American Indian and Alaska Native Health Researchers

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: The Native American Research Centers for Health program was designed to foster research training and skill development for American Indian/Alaska Native trainees. Increasing the number of American Indian/Alaska Native researchers with advanced training in science is one strategy to help decrease health disparities in native peoples. Our NARCH program provided financial support and mentorship for professional and academic development of American Indian/Alaska Native award recipients. We report on an assessment of our NARCH training program that is directed toward increasing the number of qualified American Indian/Alaska Native researchers.

Source: American Indian Culture and Research Journal

DOI: 10.17953/aicr.39.1.b42p6267p5222p11

Authors: Tosha Zaback, Thomas Becker, Jessica Kennedy

Institutions: Portland State University, Oregon Health & Science University, Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board

Language: English

Topic: Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being, Quality education

Open Access status: green