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Join PROMISE PI Dr. Susan Girdler and the UNC research staff for more information on participating in research, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Diversity Program Consortium, to identify best mentoring practices for scientists underrepresented in biomedical research.


Are you a postdoctoral fellow (MD, PhD, MD/PhD, or DO)  who identifies as belonging to a racially/ethnically underrepresented (UR) group AND you are engaged in biomedical research? If yes, then we invite you to attend a virtual information session to learn about the PROMISE research study and to meet the research team. Lunch is on us!

PROMISE Study flier for June 10 and 11 2021

Using a peer group model, the goals of the PROMISE research study is to enhance scholarly output and academic advancement of participants and identify best practices for UR biomedical researchers. The PROMISE study is funded by NIH Diversity Program Consortium. Through this national collaborative, NIH works together with institutions to diversify the biomedical research workforce.

All session attendees will receive a $20 gift card to Vimala’s Curryblossom Cafe or Foster’s Market.

Info Session 1: Thursday June 10 from noon – 1pm

Info Session 2: Friday June 11 from noon – 1pm

To RSVP for either of these dates please contact nat_hollister@med.unc.edu

PROMISE Study flier for June 10 and 11 2021