UA Diversity Office Hosts Conference for Academic Physician Trainees

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is offering a unique opportunity for medical students, residents and fellows to learn more about pursuing a career in academic medicine.

“Building the Next Generation of Academic Physicians” (BNGAP) on March 9-10 at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix is a conference open to all, but is meant to encourage trainees who are underrepresented in medicine, women, LGBTQ+, first-generation college students and those from rural communities to consider academic medicine as a career.

Attendees will explore how their personal and professional interests could lead to academic medicine, learn how to improve their portfolios, meet potential colleagues and mentors, and receive free training materials.

“We want individuals to deliberately consider a career in academic medicine because we need diverse talent among our physician and physician-scientist leaders of tomorrow,” said Francisco Lucio, JD, associate dean, Diversity and Inclusion at the college.

• About the conference.

All students, residents and fellows have sponsored registration. Select “Pay Later,” and a separate box will pop up and ask “who is paying for you.” Type in UA COM-P.

A poster session for research, education and service scholarship will be part of the conference. The posters are meant to stimulate conversations and networking among conference participants.