1. July 31, 2013 APA Convention, Honolulu, HI MENTORING OF EARLY CAREER MINORITIES IN HEALTH-RELATED RESEARCH

2. This session is co-sponsored by Division 38 (Health Psychology) and Division 45 (Study of Ethnic Minority Issues)

3. U.S. Census Bureau, 2013 Association of American Medical Colleges, 2012 Ginther et al., Science, 2011 2012 U.S. Population 2012 Full-time Faculty in Medical Settings 2010 NIH PIs on RPGs

4. Diversity in Biomedical Research Why is Diversity Important? Spur creativity through diverse working groups Broaden the scope of inquiry Improve tailoring of interventions Reduce health gaps Promote fairness/ reduce discrimination Recruitment, Training, Mentoring (NIH Advisory Committee to the Director, 2012) NIH Working Group on Diversity in Biomedical Research Workforce, 2012

5. Diversity in Biomedical Research CURRENT AIM: Review the rationale and efforts at multiple levels to improve mentoring of early career faculty to increase diversity in health-related research

6. Dr. John P. Elder, Ph.D., MPH Distinguished Professor of Public Health Division of Health Promotion & Behavioral Sciences PI, PRIDE: Mentoring Researchers in Latino Health Disparities San Diego State University Dr. Lula A. Beatty, Ph.D. Senior Director, Health Disparities American Psychological Association Dr. Gregory Talavera, MD, MPH Professor, Division of Health Promotion & Behavioral Sciences Co-Director, Institute for Behavioral and Community Health Co-PI, PRIDE: Mentoring Researchers in Latino Health San Diego State University PRESENTERS

7. MENTEES John M. Ruiz, Ph.D. Chair, APA Division 38 Diversity Council University of North Texas Daniel Lopez-Cevallos, Ph.D. Associate Director Center for Latino/a@ Studies and Engagement Oregon State University

8. DISCUSSANT Annette L. Stanton, Ph.D. President, APA Division 38 Professor, UCLA