2025-2026 Applications
Applications for the new HRDC cycle are NOW open.
Application deadline is August 10, 2025.
HDRC uses the MyResearchProposal online application software.
- To apply, visit http://bit.ly/myresearchproposal, click “Create New User” (or log in if you already have an account).
- Download a step-by-step user’s guide for applying via the MyResearchProposal software.
- Enter access code "CTSI" then select the Health Disparities Research Curriculum (HDRC) opportunity and follow the instructions.
- For questions concerning MyResearchProposal passwords or system issues, please contact myresearchproposal@duke.edu.
You must be affiliated with Duke University or North Carolina Central University (NCCU) to participate in this course. Acceptance to the HDRC program will be determined by the course directors based on capacity and the applicant's rationale for taking the course.
The HDRC is designed to increase knowledge and skill in the design and conduct of health disparities research. Although the curriculum focuses primarily on racial and ethnic disparities, the principles, methods, and examples will be broadly applicable to other health disparity populations (e.g. socioeconomically disadvantaged populations, underserved rural populations, sexual and gender minorities, etc). The curriculum consists of didactic and interactive sessions.
The curriculum addresses:
- Foundational knowledge for design and conduct of research to address racial and ethnic health disparities, including:
- Nomenclature and framework for approaching research involving health disparities
- Contributors to health disparities
- Health equity research frameworks
- Community-engaged research
- Health disparities research methods across the translational spectrum
- Conduct of health disparities research focused on healthcare delivery
- Funding sources and strategies for writing disparities research grants
Please note that this curriculum is not designed to teach basic research design, and participants should have some foundational knowledge on the general principles and issues in research design.
The Health Disparities Research Curriculum is led by senior faculty (Asheley Skinner and Kimberly Johnson). Sessions are led by faculty with expertise in health disparities research.
The HDRC will meet on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 3:30 to 5:00 pm; September 2025 through June 2026.
Note: The 2025-2026 curriculum will be virtual.
Interested individuals should plan to participate in at least 75% of the scheduled activities. Currently, there are no costs associated with this course.
Previous Health Disparities Research Curriculum Topics & Leaders
2024 - 2025 Health Disparities Research Curriculum Syllabus
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Topic |
Presenter |
|---|---|
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Framing the conversation |
Kevin Thomas, MD |
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The Three Pillars of Disparities: Patient, Provider, and Health System |
Kimberly Johnson, MD |
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Implicit associations |
Benjamin Reese, Jr., Psy.D |
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Qualitative research |
Amy Corneli, PhD |
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Secondary Data Analysis |
Laine Thomas, PhD |
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Translational/Basic Science Research |
Steve Patierno, PhD |
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Dos and don’ts of publishing |
Kimberly Johnson, MD |
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AI, Machine learning in Health Equity Research, Risks and Benefits |
Michael Cary, PhD |
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Health Equity Frameworks |
Rosa Gonzalez-Guarda, PhD |
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Writing Disparities Research Grants |
Kevin Thomas, MD Hayden Bosworth, PhD Maria Marquine, PhD |
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Community Engaged Research |
Schenita Randolph, PhD |
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Developing a Patient Level Intervention to Address Health Disparities |
Isaretta Riley, MD |
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Randomized Trials |
Hayden Bosworth, PhD |
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Policy |
Lisa McElroy, MD |
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Debrief Session |
Sandro Pinheiro, PhD Amanda McMillan, MPH, MA |
Questions? Please contact Stephanie Molner.