Microresearch: Promoting Scholarly Activity That Addresses Health Disparities in Rural Health Professional Education Programs

Microresearch is an innovative, mentored research experience, originally developed in Africa and adapted for U.S. health professional trainees preparing for rural primary care practice. This report describes program elements (funding, mentorship, and peer support) that others may replicate to develop research and leadership skills through community engagement to address health disparities.

MicroResearch: Finding Sustainable Local Health Solutions in East Africa Through Small Local Research Studies

Associated article outlining the history and outcomes for the first five years of the program.