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  • Public Health
  • Health Disparities Research

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  • Traditional MD/PhD programs focus on biomedical sciences, training physician-scientists.
  • Growing recognition of social determinants of health (SDOH) necessitates integrating social sciences and humanities (SSH) into medical training.
  • Current MD/PhD training structures present significant barriers for SSH-focused trainees.

Discussion:

  • Systemic barriers include funding priorities (e.g., NIH's Medical Scientist Training Program) favoring biomedical fields.
  • Institutional challenges involve curricula and resources misaligned with SSH research needs and timelines.
  • Individual-level hurdles arise from the inherent demands of SSH research conflicting with MD/PhD program structures.

Key Insights:

  • Reforms are essential to expand eligibility for programs like MSTP to include SSH fields.
  • Dedicated funding from agencies and foundations is crucial for SSH research within MD/PhD programs.
  • Medical schools should develop integrated tracks with SSH mentorship to support these trainees.

Outlook:

  • Cross-departmental tracks and SSH-specific mentorship can reduce trainee isolation.
  • Community-building initiatives can foster a shared identity among SSH trainees.
  • Inclusive and effective MD/PhD training requires bridging existing gaps for SSH students.