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A Nursing Program for Advancing Training in Health and Social Determinants

NPATHS is a 9-month comprehensive program grounded in community-based, participatory research designed to equip nurse scientists and allied healthcare professionals, with the tools to improve health outcomes for all patients through research-focused training and reflective practice.

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What is NPATHS?

This research training program is designed to enhance understanding about important determinants of health and equip participants (i.e., scholars) to address differences in healthcare outcomes through research, advocacy, and professional development.

There are three core components to the NPATHS program:

  1. In-person intensive to foster networking and collaborative learning

  2. Online educational modules and monthly webinars

  3. Mentored research experiences to support the development of a program deliverable aligned with each scholars career stage

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We’re on a mission to…

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Enhance knowledge and understanding of SDOH frameworks and concepts.

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Strengthen capacity and skills to integrate SDOH concepts in the design, analysis, dissemination, and implementation of research.

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Expand the volume and quality of nurse-led research focused on improving health outcomes for all through dissemination of research findings.

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Program Structure

This 9-month comprehensive and immersive program includes:

  1. In-Person Networking

  2. Didactic Lectures

  3. Live Webinars

  4. Online Modules

  5. Mentorship

  6. Community Engagement

4-Day Intensive

  • In-Person Networking

  • Didactics & Panel Discussions

  • Keynote Speaker

  • Community Tours

Modules + Webinars

  • Online Educational Content (asynchronous)

  • Monthly Webinars (synchronous)

Mentorship

  • Mentored Research Experiences

  • SMART Goal & End of Program Presentation

  • Program Deliverable (e.g., specific aims, conference abstract, manuscript, IRB protocol)

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Apply to Join

Applications are currently closed for the 2025 cohort.

The next application cycle will open in early 2026.

NPATHS is funded by the National Institute of Nursing Research (R25NR021357).

Travel & hotel accommodations available for non-local participants.

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