Clinical trials have too often failed to represent the communities they aim to serve - limiting the relevance, reach, and real‑world impact of medical innovation. The Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program (Winn Awards) directly addresses this gap by cultivating community oriented clinical trialists (COCT) - physician scientists trained in community engaged trial design, effective patient recruitment, and equitable implementation. Attendees will hear from Dr. Robert Winn, a Winn CDA scholar alumna, and two pharmaceutical industry funding partners as they deepen their understanding of how training physician scientists in community‑oriented approaches strengthens equitable trial design and participation, while also gaining insight into how training and mentoring more clinical investigators can bring clinical trial opportunities to underserved communities, and walk away with actionable strategies for integrating meaningful community engagement into clinical research practice.