The National Clinician Scholars Program: Training the next generation of change agents to advance health & health care for all, through scholarship & action.
In an @PennLDI feature, Penn researchers take a look at the real-world issues raised by the TV show The Pitt. @NCSP_Penn alumni talk about loss of Medicaid coverage; communication barriers; ER overcrowding; wound care; and AI charting, offering perspectives and possible solutions
NCSP alum José Gutierrez, PhD, MSN, FNP-BC, received a National Institute of Mental Health grant to advance HIV treatment engagement research using clinical informatics and patient-centered methods.
Ready to make an impact? NCSP is now accepting applications. #ApplyNCSP
As an NCSP alum, Dr. Sean McClellan is advancing cancer prevention and care. Recent studies explored colorectal cancer screening among adults 45–49 years and cervical cancer treatment gaps in Mexico.
Ready to drive change of your own? NCSP is accepting applications. #ApplyNCSP
As an NCSP Fellow, Dr. Jasmine Travers advanced research on long-term care equity and nursing home quality—work now shaping national aging and dementia care policy.
Ready to drive change of your own? NCSP is now accepting applications
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Congrats to Lisa on receiving an Early Career Investigator Award in Quality & Value from AcademyHealth! Her research on CT imaging for emergency abdominal pain highlights opportunities for more targeted, high-value care. @NCSP_Duke@NCSP_UCLA@NCSP_UCSF@ncspMICHIGAN@NCSP_Penn
Zainab N. Ahmed, MD, MS is graduating from the @NCSP_UCLA this month. Zainab shared about the impact the NCSP has had on her as a Scholar in the Cohort 2024-2026. Register for the June 11 info session to learn more about NCSP! https://t.co/HUxCIkcy3c
Emma Ernst, MD, MPH is a 1st year scholar at @NCSP_UCLA She shared about her experience during year 1 of the program. Register for an info session to learn more about NCSP! https://t.co/lQWXhiadEu #ApplyNCSP
Want to be a change agent? Have questions about NCSP or the application process? Join a virtual info session with current faculty and scholars on June 4th! Register: https://t.co/UpMCIdsYYq
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As an NCSP fellow, Dr. Calista Harbaugh tackled opioid overprescribing in children and young adults — research that's reshaping how clinicians approach pain management.
Ready to drive change of your own? NCSP is now accepting applications. #ApplyNCSP
We are excited to announce Penn Scholar @ckdarlin has received a pilot grant through @CHERISHresearch! Her project will examine how hospital policies on drug testing and child welfare reporting affect postpartum healthcare engagement among mothers with OUD. Congrats Caroline!
Earlier this month @NCSP_Penn went to DC for our annual policy trip. It’s one of our favorite events of the year!
The trip, along with our Visiting Policy Speaker series and partnering with Penn LDI, keeps shaping health policy at the forefront of the work our Scholars do.
Shining a spotlight on @NCSP_UCSF alumna Vidya Eswaran, MD, MAS!
We’re grateful for Dr. Eswaran’s reflections on how NCSP helped shape her career journey. #ApplyNCSP
NCSP @ UCSF & Duke alumni Drs. Harry & Gill Adynski co-author a new Clinical Nursing Research study highlighting how strong nurse leadership helped ease frontline stress during COVID-19.
NCSP connections don’t stop at graduation. They grow into lasting collaboration! #ApplyNCSP
Want to learn more? Meet with current program directors and scholars! Register by May 7 for the next info session on Friday, May 8, 2026, 1:30 pm-2:45 pm ET at https://t.co/i5HwRUrilR
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In Feb, 7 UCLA fellows visited the CA State Capitol for an immersive policy education experience. They engaged with key legislative offices & orgs to deepen understanding of the policymaking process & bridge the gap between clinical research and actionable health policy.