Abstract：
Underrepresented minorities (URMs) are disproportionately affected with aging-related conditions and have inadequate representation in gerontology and geriatrics professions. The Mentorship for Advancing Undergraduate Research on Aging (MADURA) Program aims to increase inclusion of URMs by improving undergraduate retention and success, increasing rates of graduate/medical school applications, and increasing entry into aging research/clinical employment. MADURA provides cohorts with faculty and peer mentorship, research skills training, paid research lab experiences and professional development opportunities. About 87% of the 2023 MADURA cohort intends to take 1+ year after receiving a Bachelor\'s degree, to prepare for graduate education. Planned activities include gaining work experience, preparing for standardized tests, and obtaining formal training to strengthen graduate/medical school applications. In addition to immediate graduate program acceptances, other student outcomes should be assessed. Longitudinal research on the effectiveness of various post-graduation pathways could assist Mentorship programs in supporting their graduates\' longer term educational and career goal attainment.
摘要：
代表性不足的少数群体（URM）受到与衰老有关的疾病的不成比例的影响，并且在老年学和老年医学专业中的代表性不足。促进本科生老龄化研究（MADURA）计划旨在通过提高本科生的保留率和成功率来增加URM的包容性。研究生/医学院申请率不断提高，并增加进入老龄化研究/临床就业。MADURA为同伙提供教师和同伴指导，研究技能培训，有偿研究实验室经验和专业发展机会。2023年MADURA队列中约有87％打算在获得学士学位后再学习1年。为研究生教育做准备。计划的活动包括获得工作经验，准备标准化测试，并获得正式培训，以加强研究生/医学院的申请。除了立即接受研究生课程外，应该评估其他学生的成绩。对各种毕业后途径的有效性的纵向研究可以帮助导师计划支持他们的毕业生长期教育和职业目标的实现。
