Key issues in mentoring in HIV prevention and mental health for new investigators from underrepresented racial/ethnic groups.

Am J Public Health

Center for Mental Health Research on AIDS, National Institute of Mental Health, 6001 Executive Blvd, Room 6204, MSC 9619, Bethesda, MD 20892-9619, USA.

Published: April 2009

We examine the challenges and barriers to quality mentoring for new investigators from underrepresented racial/ethnic groups and propose solutions for establishing a robust pipeline of early-career scientists who are well equipped to conduct research on disparities in HIV and mental health. In addition, we review contributions to this special supplement on mentoring and advocate a multilevel strategy that targets funding agencies, academic and research institutions, mentors, and mentees to enhance the diversity of the nation's scientific workforce and ensure that the public health system benefits from innovations derived from the optimal use of existing human capital.

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