A multifaceted mentoring model for minority researchers to address HIV health disparities.

Silvia E. Rabionet; Lydia E. Santiago; Carmen D. Zorrilla

doi:10.2105/AJPH.2008.153635

A multifaceted mentoring model for minority researchers to address HIV health disparities.

Silvia E. Rabionet
, Lydia E. Santiago
, Carmen D. Zorrilla

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Abstract

In an era of significant biomedical advances in the treatment of HIV, health disparities still persist. The participation of minority researchers brings new perspectives to health-disparities research. Mentoring is key to this process. We present the multifaceted mentoring model that evolved in the Puerto Rico Comprehensive Center for the Study of HIV Disparities and the Mentoring Institute for HIV and Mental Health. The model includes (1) multi-institutional collaborations, (2) competency development, and (3) cross-disciplinary teams. These aspects of the model provide guidelines for institutions seeking to formalize mentoring programs while addressing the complexities of health disparities. The competency development component is a powerful tool in assessing and supporting the researchers. Further explorations on the applicability of the model are encouraged.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	S65-70
Journal	American Journal of Public Health
Volume	99 Suppl 1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2008.153635
State	Published - Apr 2009

Funding

This work has been supported by the Puerto Rico Comprehensive Center for the Study of HIV Disparties through a grant from the National Center for Research Resources (NCRR; grant 5U54RR019507-05) and the Puerto Rico Mentoring Institute for HIV and Mental Health Research (PRMI) through a grant from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH; grant 1R25MH 083617-01). S. E. Rabionet received support from the NCRR (grant 5U54RR019507-05) and the NIMH (grant 1R25MH 083617-01). C. D. Zorrilla received support from the NCRR (grant 5U54RR019507-05), the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID; grant 1U01 A169415-01), the NIMH (grant 1R25MH 083617-01) and the Research Center for Minority Institutions (RCMI; grant G12RR-03051-01). L. E. Santiago received support from the NCRR (grant 5U54RR019507-05), the NIAID (grant 1U01 A169415-01), and the RCMI (grant G12RR-03051-016).

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Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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Public Health

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