The minority student open: Utilizing the informal mentoring approach to enhance racial representation in HIV care and research

One hundred and thirty-one trainees registered for the MSO. Only (47) 35.8 % of registered students attended the MSO. Among registered students 42 (89 %) provided adequate evaluable information at registration. Post event, one student and faculty mentor provided detailed feedback with recommendations. All received feedback was reviewed based on potential impact and feasibility. Key recommendation was to continue similar events with engagement of a broader diversity of faculty. To improve attendance the team could embed events within student targeted meetings CONCLUSION: Based on the response from student attendees, committee members, and other stakeholders, student engagement events would be continued. The team will continually evaluate and adapt students centered events in response to engagement and feedback.