Training the Next Generation: Planning, Development and Implementation of Training Programs in RD Samarpita Sengupta, UT Southwestern Medical Center Page Sorensen, University of California San Francisco Joanna Downer, Duke University School of Medicine #NROAD #RDTraining #RDIntern #NORDP2019 Providence, RI April 29 – May 1, 2019
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Training the Next Generation: Planning, Development and Implementation of Training
Programs in RD
Samarpita Sengupta, UT Southwestern Medical Center Page Sorensen, University of California San Francisco Joanna Downer, Duke University School of Medicine
#NROAD #RDTraining #RDIntern
#NORDP2019 Providence, RI April 29 – May 1, 2019
Introduction and Summary of Our Offices and Institutions
Samarpita Sengupta, Ph.D.,Scientific Research Writer
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Center-based (recent move from department based)
2 FTE; Individual grants (faculty, students and fellows), large grants, training, some RA and manuscripts; 100-150 faculty served
2015
University of California, San Francisco
Institution wide
7 FTE; Large grants, team science, limited submissions, training grants, intramural funding, special strategic projects; 3000 faculty
2012
Joanna Downer, Ph.D.,Associate Dean for Research Development
Duke School of Medicine
School-based+ dept. (plus other RD outposts in other Duke units)
5 FTE + 1 hire in process; SOM-ledcomplex research grants, limited individual faculty, & training; Univ-wide resource for NIH/AHRQhuman subjects info; 1800 faculty (all SOM w/research)
2009
Agenda
• NORDP Training Working Group: NROAD to RD framework
• Samar’s program at UTSW• UCSF’s program• Joanna’s program-in-development at Duke SOM• Discussion!
Learning Objectives• To understand the core components of creating a
training program: • Required decisions• Appropriate curriculum components• Evaluation approaches
• To see how these components are reflected in three example training programs
• To set next steps for planning a training program in your office
Why do we need RD trainees?
• Increase visibility of RD institutionally• Introduce trainees to RD and careers in RD• Enhance institutional programming regarding “non-
traditional” careers• Build a pipeline of RD staff and contractors• Test RD training materials relevant to RD staff
onboarding & skill development
What are your goals for a training program?
The NORDP Resource for Organizing and ADapting a Training Program toward developing an RD career
(NROAD to RD) Framework
Samarpita SenguptaUT Southwestern Medical Center
Chair, NORDP Training Working Group
#NORDP2019 Providence, RI April 29 – May 1, 2019
#NROAD #RDTraining #RDIntern
NROAD to RD Developed by the NORDP Training Working Group
Samarpita Sengupta, Chair: UT Southwestern Medical Center
Peggy Sundermeyer: Trinity University
Joanna Downer: Duke University
Page Sorensen: University of California, San Francisco
Sharon Pound: University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Rebecca Latimer: University of Virginia
Nicole Frank: University of Utah
Beth Moser: Maricopa County Community Colleges District
Sarah Messbauer: University of California, Davis
Using resources generously shared by :
University of California San Francisco’s Training program (Page Sorensen),
UT Southwestern Medical Center’s NeAT program (Samarpita Sengupta),
The University of Tennessee, Office of Research & Engagement’s Onboarding Resources (Jennifer Webster)
University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Onboarding Resources (Kathryn Partlow)
NROAD description• The goal of this resource is to provide RD offices a
framework for developing their own training programs to introduce RD to and to recruit and train people interested in a career in research development.
• How to use the resource:• Use as a guide for decision points• Menu of choices: add and edit as necessary• Suggested assignments + Create exercises as necessary• Work with institutional partners• In conjunction with tips document and other resources• Share feedback with working group to improve the resource
Decisions, decisions….
Program goals Expectations for trainees Eligibility
Size,Structure,
Mentorship
Application and entry frequency
Curriculum modes
Curriculum Modes
Simulated projects
Live projects
Didactic/ Discussion
Shadowing
Self-Study resources
Q: Where will the information/material come from?
Suggested Curriculum Modules
RD Basics
Project Management Large Grants
Individual Grants
Limited Submissions
Team Science/ Collaboration
Diversity & Inclusion in
Research
Other institutional, research-related, or
career topics
Evaluation
Solicit feedback
from trainee
Track trainee outcome
Provide feedback to
trainee
Pre-post test
Survey individuals the trainee
worked with
Accessing NROAD to RD
Expect after #NORDP2019
Blog postCommunication from NORDP Communications WG and
Training WGIn the meantime, email all questions to [email protected]
NeAT: The UTSW Experience
Samarpita Sengupta, UT Southwestern Medical Center
#NORDP2019 Providence, RI April 29 – May 1, 2019
#NROAD #RDTraining #RDIntern
Expectations and Goals• To provide a hands-on learning experience in
Research Development• To understand how manuscript/protocol
writing/editing works
• Work closely with the scientific writer• Participate in meetings with principal investigators• Grant or Writing track• Timely, professional, service-oriented• Must have supervisor sign off on initial agreement• Accept follow-ups after completing program
Program goals?
Expectations for trainees?
Decisions, decisions….
Eligibility
SizeStructure
Mentorship
Application and entry frequency
• 4-5 trainees selected per year, only one trainee at a time, 6-8 hours/week on their own time
• Shadowing and working on live projects• Closely mentored• Orientation session enables tailored program.
• Must be employed by UT Southwestern• Relevance to selection criteria
• Annual RFP - grant track/writing track choice• Provide resume, cover letter, and one writing
sample
Curriculum Modes
• Live projects/Shadowing tailored to the trainee’s skills and interests
• Complete recommended readings• Read an RFA• Create a budget justification from a budget and
example• Attend PI meetings and provide feedback• Edit a Specific Aims page• Edit a Protections of Human Subjects document
and match it to NIH requirements
• Self-Study and Simulated Projects in developmentSimulated
projects
Live projects
Shadowing
Self-Study resources
Curriculum Topics• Recommended readings on RD• Learning to read an RFA• Write and edit grants/related documents• Project management
• Different tasks on different projects at different deadlines
• Individual or large grants depending on current office work and trainee’s interests
• Instructions in one-on-one sessions about relevant content knowledge, campus resources, etc.
• Also have Writing track
Individual Grants
RD Basics
Project Management
Other topics
Large Grants
Evaluation
• Complete a final task• Pre-post questionnaire• Weighted scores (subjective) based on