The goal of this program is to develop clinician scholars with
a strong foundation in patient-oriented research principles
and methods. It is funded with a five-year NIH grant
that was renewed in August 2005. Benefits of program
participation include:
- Formal training in research skills that can lead to a Masters
degree (MPH or MS-CR)
- Access to nationally recognized researchers via the Distinguished
Visiting Scholar Series
- Interaction with other researchers in the Clinical and Translational
Research Seminar Series
- Mentored research training experiences
- Access to biostatistical consultation, mentorship, and funding
opportunities
The program supports two levels of trainees – the novice
and the transitional investigator. The program for the
novice offers a structured learning process for trainees with
demonstrated interest but little training in patient-oriented
research. The core of this experience is formal coursework. The
program for the transitional investigator provides support for
more advanced scholars who need mentoring and specific additional
knowledge and skills. Participants have the option of completing
a Master's degree (MPH or MS-CR), but this is not required. Overall,
the program is designed to increase the number of clinical scholars
who receive funding for patient-oriented research at both the
career development and individual investigator levels.
One of
the highlights of the K-30 is our Distinguished Visiting Scholars
program, now in its sixth year, which provides a unique opportunity
for K-30 trainees and their mentors to network with nationally
recognized researchers. In addition to hearing
about nationally-recognized research, our trainees have the opportunity
to meet with these scholars in small groups and receive critical
input into their own research ideas.
Our student services continue to evolve, offering new courses
such as Introduction to Clinical Research, providing seminars
and personal assistance in Scientific Writing, and supporting
development of grant writing skills. We are in the process
of moving more of the coursework to an online format to facilitate
access, particularly for clinicians.
Our scholars have been very
active over the past year, completing 100 hours of course work. They
presented 15 abstracts, had 103 articles accepted or published,
and submitted 31 grants, of which 21 were funded.
Faculty
- Edward Ellerbeck, MD, MPH (Program Leader)
- Won Choi, PhD, MPH
- K. Allen Greiner, PhD, MPH (Adjunct Faculty)
- Matthew Mayo, PhD,
MBA
- Sally Rigler, MD, MPH
(Adjunct Faculty)
- Theresa Shireman, PhD, RPh
Program Manager:
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