We gratefully acknowledge the notable contributions of the AAMC GREAT (Group on Research, Education, and Training) community to this work.Their partnership was instrumental throughout the project. We extend our gratitude to the program directors and their extensive national networks within PhD, MD-PhD, and postdoctoral training programs for their crucial support in disseminating the survey. Special thanks are due to the GREAT co-chairs, as well as J. Yellin and S. Hussain at the AAMC, for their collaborative spirit and insightful contributions.
We also thank the National Postdoctoral Association for their continued advocacy on behalf of postdoctoral researchers and for generously sharing their May 2025 report, which provided valuable context and corroborated our findings.
and most importantly, we express our sincere gratitude to the research trainees – PhD students, MD-PhD students, and postdoctoral fellows – who participated in the survey and generously shared their experiences and perspectives. Their willingness to contribute was essential to the success of this endeavor.