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NIH BEST: Exposure to Multiple Career Pathways by Biomedical Doctoral Students

study published in PLOS One discusses the outcomes of an NIH Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training (BEST) program at Wayne State University:

The program devised a three-phrase program that “ranged from providing students with a broad introduction to multiple career opportunities to immersive experiential learning in a specific career sector.” It provided data on two notable outcomes:

  • “Doctoral students participate equally in BEST activities regardless of gender, race, and citizenship status."
  • "Student participation in BEST activities did not correlate with lower GRE ratings, lower GPA, or increased time-to-degree.”

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