The goal of the Diversity and Career Development key function is to increase the number of women and minorities in clinical and translational research and those associated with the Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (ICTS).
This key function works in concert with all components of the ICTS. In particular, it works with the Research Education, Training and Career Development component to aid in the development of a specialized training plan for women and underrepresented minorities to encourage, promote, and enhance their career development.
This key function also works with the Community Engagement key function to establish ties to the communities and recruit and encourage members of these communities to be involved with and obtain training in clinical and translational research.
