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CTSA Education Resources. “Educating a new generation of clinical investigators to bring discovery into practice”. CTSA Master’s Degree New Scholar/Mentor Orientation Agenda December 6, 2012. Introductions Scholar/Mentor Relationships CTSA Program Overview MS Requirements - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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CTSA Education Resources
“Educating a new generation of clinical investigators to bring discovery into practice”
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CTSA Master’s Degree New Scholar/Mentor Orientation
AgendaDecember 6, 2012
Introductions Scholar/Mentor Relationships CTSA Program Overview MS Requirements Program Evaluation & Outcomes Questions
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CTSA Executive Committee
Robert A. Rizza, MDMayo Clinic Director for Research
CTSA Director and Principal Investigator
David O. Warner, MDMayo Clinic Associate Director for Clinical/Translational Research
CTSA Associate Director and Co-PI
Scott Kaese / Cheryl A. NelsonAdministrators, Mayo Clinic Research Administrative Services
CTSA Director / Associate Director of Administration
ResearchResourcesS. Khosla, MD
Co-PI and Director
Education Resources
D. O. Warner, MDCo-PI and Director
External AdvisoryCommittee
Internal AdvisoryCommittee
CTSA Academic AffairsCommittee
CommunityEngagement
D. O. Warner, MDCo-PI and Director
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Pilot andFeasibility
Research ResourcesReview Panel (RRRP)
ScientificReview Panels
NovelMethodology
Community-Based Research Networks
Translating Comparative Effectiveness Research into Practice (TRACER)
Office for Community EngagedResearch(OCER)
ResearchVolunteerResource (RVR)
PredoctoralPrograms
PostdoctoralPrograms
Research ManagementPrograms
ClinicalResearchUnit (CRU)
Saint MarysCharltonMobile
MedicalStudentPrograms
CTS Masters and CertificatePrograms
TranslationalTechnologyCores (TTC)PhD & MD/PhD
Program in CTSKL2 Mentored Career DevelProgram
Scholarly OpportunityAward
RegulatorySupport
Research EthicsResource
Consultative, Regulatory, and
Informatics Services
R. D. Simari, MDCo-PI and Director
Communications
Continuous Professional Development Program
Study Coordinator Degreeand DiplomaPrograms
SpecializedPhenotypingFacilities
Study Design and Biostatistics
BiomedicalInformatics
Res. SubjectAdvocacyServices
Research Information Center
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CTSA Reseach Resources
CTSA Community Engagement
CTSA Service Center
CTSA Education Resources –
David O. Warner, Director
Glenn E. Smith, PhD, LP, Associate Director
Mayo Clinic Center for Translational Science Activities (CTSA)
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Mayo Clinic Center for Translational Science Activities (CTSA)
•CTSA Education Resources
•Predoctoral Programs
•Postdoctoral Programs
•Certificate Program (CTSA)
•Master’s Degree (CTSA)
•KL2 Career Development Program
•Research Management Programs
•Continuing Professional Development Courses
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W. Ray Kim, M.D.• Associate Director, Postdoctoral Programs
Katrin Frimannsdottir, Ph.D.• Director of Program Evaluation
Karen Weavers – Operations Manager Tauna Juengers – Operations Coordinator Anne Bofferding – Curriculum Manager Linda Wenner/Nicole Ramaker –Program Coordinators Ashley Noelke– Administrative Assistant
Postdoctoral Administrative Staff
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Postdoctoral Program
Goals
• To train independent investigators to perform outstanding extramurally-funded patient-based research
• To enhance clinical research skills for Mayo faculty as a whole
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Competencies
• Critically evaluate clinical/translational research in the medical literature
• Articulate the ethical & legal responsibilities of an investigator
• Develop feasible and testable hypotheses
• Design and conduct a clinical/translational research project
• Write competitive grant proposals
• Effectively communicate research results through publication
• Effectively communicate research results through presentation
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Competencies (cont.)
• Articulate and apply appropriate study designs
• Use appropriate biostatistical methods
• Understand the peer-review process
• Ability to navigate the peer-review process for grants and papers
See complete list of competencies on the CTSA web site.
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What does it take to gain these competencies? TIME
Coursework (Each 1 hr of lecture requires 2-4 hours outside class)
Write proposal
Gather/analyze data
Write thesis
TIMELINE ON YOUR CALENDAR
WRITING SKILLS (reviews/critiques, proposals, hypotheses, manuscripts
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
EFFORT
MENTORING (Asking questions, incorporating feedback)
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Mentoring
Scholar and Mentor ExpectationsThese expectations are meant as a guide to help facilitate optimal
scholar/mentor relationships.
http://www.mayo.edu/ctsa/education/postdoctoral-masters-degree-program/for-current-scholars/mentoring-expectations
1) Initial Agreement – at time of application2) Detailed Agreement – to be discussed and completed with mentor
and submitted with proposal by Jan. 2, 2013.3) Mentoring Effectiveness Assessment (Scholar & Mentor) – will
be requested annually, spring quarter.
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Scholar Expectations• Clarify expectations of mentor's role and communicate mutually agreed
expectations.
• Take the initiative and bring ideas to the table.
• Follow up with these ideas or suggestions of the mentor.
• Progress with their research and course work in a timely manner.
• Accept critical appraisals of their work.
• Communicate effectively and timely regarding progress and questions.
• Take responsibility and initiative for their career development.
• Meet with their mentor on a weekly basis to ensure progress.
• Provide useful and important content to the research program of the mentor.
• Perform at an acceptable level.
• Be first author on research publications.
• Exhibit mutual respect.
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Mentor Expectations
• Clarify expectations of scholar's role and communicate mutually agreed expectations.
• Meet with the scholar on a weekly basis to ensure progress.
• Provide opportunities for scholar's ideas and input.
• Provide critical appraisal of writing and presentation skills.
• Communicate effectively and timely regarding progress of research and papers.
• Provide guidance on career development.
• The scholar's research should provide useful and important content to your research.
• Provide for research costs and expenses related to successful completion of the thesis/certificate project.
• Exhibit mutual respect.
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Program Overview
Postdoctoral Master’s Degree - MGS
1) Coursework/Degree Program Form: 24 credits - 3.0 GPA
2) Comprehensive Written Examination (full-day)
3) Research project resulting in a thesis (2-3 papers)
4) Thesis Advisory Committee/ Progress Reports
5) Final Oral Examination (thesis defense)
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1) Coursework - Required Courses (16 credits)
5010-Clinical Research Protocol Development (2)
5020-Regulatory Issues in Clinical Research (1)
6000-Responsible Conduct of Research (1)
Grant Writing Wksp – Nov. 9, 2012
Publication Wksp - Mar. 1, 2013
5300 & 5310-Clinical Epidemiology I & II (1 ea) 5390- Advanced Applied
Epidemiological Methods (2) 5600-Statistics in Clinical Research (2) 5601-Utilizing Statistics in Clinical
Research (1) 5610-Introductory Stats Methods II (3) 5720-Clinical Trials: Design and
Conduct (1) 5690-Critical Appraisal of Statistical Methods in the Medical Literature (1)
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• Electives can be CTSC or any other MGS courses
• 25% of the credits can be transfer credits
CTSA Required & Elective Credits
Mayo Graduate School Catalog
2) Coursework – Elective Courses (8 credits)
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1) Coursework/Degree Program Form (DPF) – due Jan. 2, 2013
Submit with thesis proposal and Thesis Advisory Committee forms
Include courses completed and those you propose to take to fulfill degree requirements (24 credits total; 16 required)
Can transfer in up to 6 credits (25%) Form on Mayo Graduate School Web site:
http://mayoweb.mayo.edu/sp-forms/mc5900-mc5999/mc5999-20.pdf
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2) Comprehensive Written Exam
Taken after completion of (14 cr):• CTSC 5010 - Protocol Development• CTSC 5300 & 5310 - Epi I & II• CTSC 5390 - Advanced Applied Epi (III)• CTSC 5600 & 5610 - Stats I & II• CTSC 5690 - Critical App of Stat Methods (III)• CTSC 5720 - Clinical Trials Design
Full day exam 2013 - January 15, April 16 or August 20 (
http://ctsa.mayo.edu/education/cs-masters-comprehensive-written-exam.html)
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3) Research Project Proposal – due Jan. 2, 2013
1. Proposal - submitted for CTSA approval by January 2, 2013
a. Proposal Format (http://www.mayo.edu/ctsa/education/postdoctoral-masters-degree-program/for-current-scholars/research-requirements)
b.Feasible to complete within timeline indicatedc. Can be submitted earlier for approvald.Utilize Protocol Development course for another projecte. Include a definition of scholar’s role of in the projectf. Note standards for thesis (2-3 original papers)
2. Notice of IRB Approval
3. Notice of divisional research committee approval
4. Detailed Mentoring Agreement
Reviewed by CTSA Postdoc Committee using proposal review criteria (http://ctsa.mayo.edu/education/protocol-review-criteria.html)
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4) Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC) – due Jan. 2, 2013
Minimum of 4 members – RATP forms* • Chair - usually primary mentor – only member who can also be co-investigator
(exception for statistician)• Members - need MGS Faculty Privileges (check MGS website)• *Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC) Form:
http://mayoweb.mayo.edu/sp-forms/mc5900-mc5999/mc5999-21.pdf
• *Recommended Action on Thesis Protocol form:http://mayoweb.mayo.edu/sp-forms/mc5900-mc5999/mc5999-36.pdf
TAC and scholar have defined roles and expectations
Oversees progress and quality of research project
Meet every 6 months to review progress of scholar• Submit summary of Progress Meeting to CTSA
http://ctsa.mayo.edu/education/upload/thesis-advisory-committee-progress-meeting-report.pdf
Becomes Final Oral Examining Committee at Thesis Defense
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Other Components
Required Workshops:• Write Winning Grants
• Friday, November 9, 2012• Available at all three sites (MCR, MCA and MCF) • Registration Fee - $275.00 (fee waived)• Registration deadline October 26, 2012• http://ctsa.mayo.edu/education/writing-
workshops.html#grants
• Writing for Biomedical Publications• Friday, March 1, 2013 • Available at all three sites (MCR, MCA and MCF) • Registration Fee - $275.00 (fee waived)• Registration deadline February 22, 2013• http://ctsa.mayo.edu/education/writing-
workshops.html#biomedical
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Final Oral Examination –Thesis Defense
After completion of all course work, Comprehensive Written Exam and approval of DPF, research proposal and TAC
Follow CTSA and MGS Thesis Guidelines
Requires a minimum of THREE MONTHS for scheduling. Contact Linda Wenner/Nicole Ramaker to set preliminary thesis defense date
Six weeks prior to your anticipated defense date – • Submit thesis draft for CTSA review (allow 1 week)• Find a date/time all TAC members will be present• Allow 3 weeks for TAC to review final draft and prepare
examination questions
After successful defense, submit Verification of Thesis Corrections and Final thesis to Mayo Graduate School
Complete Evaluations
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Degree Clearance - Completion
Review DPF with transcript Grade point average of 3.0 Two Workshops - required
• Grant Writing – November 9, 2012• Publication – March 1, 2013
Comprehensive Written Examination Research Proposal & TAC & Progress Reports Final Oral Examination (thesis defense) Current CV
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Graduation
Degrees conferred quarterly (requirements completed by first day of preceding month)
• August (July 1)• November (Oct. 1)• February (Jan. 1) • May (Apr. 8)
Formal Graduation Ceremony – May ONLY• For a May graduation –
• Thesis to CTSA by February 8• All requirements completed by April 8
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Evaluation
Program Evaluation Activities• CTRAI (Pre/Post self-assessment – in CTSC 5000
and at awarding of Degree)• Mentor Assessments (annual)• Course evaluations (each course)• Graduate tracking (annual CVs)
• Publications, grants, promotions, awards, patents, leadership and professional activities, etc.
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Outcomes
• Career Development Awards (K Awards)
• Intra- or Extramural Funding
• Publications, Presentations
• Academic Rank and career promotion
• Research leadership & mentoring
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What’s NEW?
New Winter Qtr 2013• CTSC 5082 American Indian Health Disparities
(online from Kansas University Medical Center)• CTSC 5920 Introduction to Health Care Systems Engineering• CTSC 6140 Epigenetics and Epigenomics
New Spring Qtr 2013• CTSC 5081 Advanced Topics in Health Disparities• CTSC 5510 Genetic Epidemiology (new revision)• CTSC 5960 Medical Informatics for the Clinical Researcher• CTSC 5761 Evidence-Based Medicine for Clinical Researchers• CTSC 5870 Social and Behavioral Foundations of Health
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Web sites to know:
CTSA Education Resourceshttp://ctsa.mayo.edu/education/index.html
• Quarterly Course Schedule• New course listings• This presentation
Mayo Graduate School http://mayoweb.mayo.edu/mgs/
• Quarterly course listing• Registration forms• Other required forms
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2013 Dates to Remember:
January 2, 2013:• Degree Program Form (DPF)
• Thesis Advisory Committee Form (TAC)• With a Recommended Action Form for each Member
• Research Proposal• Cover letter signed by you & your mentor• IRB Approval (or evidence of submission)• Divisional Research Committee Approval
• Detailed Mentoring Agreement
March 1, 2013 – Publishing Workshop
August 1, 2013 – First Progress Report
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“The research we do today will determine
the type of medical and surgical practice
we carry on at the Clinic tomorrow.”
-William J. Mayo, M.D.
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Questions???