2024 Physician-Scientist Trainee Diversity Summit conference proceedings.

Area of Science:

• Medical Research
• Scientific Training
• Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Background:

• The American Physician Scientists Association and Burroughs Wellcome Fund initiated the Physician-Scientist Trainee Diversity Summit in 2019.
• The summit's mission is to create strategic plans for diversifying the physician-scientist community through human-centered design.
• The second iteration convened in June 2024 to address justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) for trainees.

Purpose of the Study:

• To summarize progress since the initial 2019 meeting.
• To detail the proceedings and outcomes of the 2024 Summit.
• To offer actionable solutions for enhancing diversity and accessibility in the physician-scientist field.

Main Methods:

• Human-centered design thinking framework.
• Network convening of scientific and medical organizations.
• Thematic analysis of summit discussions and outcomes.

Main Results:

• Progress from the first meeting was reviewed.
• Key issues facing physician-scientist trainees regarding JEDI were discussed.
• Tangible solutions were identified to support diversity and accessibility.

Conclusions:

• The 2024 Summit built upon previous efforts to foster a more diverse physician-scientist community.
• The meeting provided a platform for collaborative problem-solving and strategic planning.
• The identified solutions aim to improve support and accessibility for physician-scientist trainees from diverse backgrounds.