Minnesota Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program in Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases

MN PRIMED is a unique postbaccalaureate program for recent college graduates, offering a two-year intensive research experience combined with advanced graduate courses. Leveraging UMN's extensive research expertise in Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolism (DEM), MN PRIMED aims to shape the future generation of researchers in DEM-related research. Participants are paired with two of the 20 experienced faculty mentors, known for their DEM-related research leadership and commitment to mentoring trainees. This sets the stage for independent research projects, academic growth, and publication opportunities. To achieve MN PRIME’s goal of preparing participants for doctoral programs with a focus on diabetes research, MN PRIMED doctoral readiness program will employ a multifaceted approach: 1. Providing trainees with exceptional research experiences to develop laboratory competence and multidisciplinary research skills regarding DEM. 2. Offering high-quality mentorship, including senior/associate mentors (mentor dyads) to support trainee and associate mentor development. 3. Assuring a path to graduate program entrance with application process guidance and guaranteed interviews. 4. Facilitating skill development, such as manuscript writing and effective communication in science, while also helping trainees navigate the complexities of graduate school. This administrative supplement will provide four additional postbaccalaureate positions in Year 2 to enhance peer-to-peer engagement among scholars and increase the number of learners pursuing careers in medical research focused DEM.