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An innovative strategy for conducting clinical research: the academic associate program
Judd E Hollander1, Adam J Singer
1Department of Emergency Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4283, USA. jholland@mail.med.upenn.edu
Summary
This study introduces an academic associate program integrating clinical research with undergraduate education to reduce costs and boost faculty productivity. The program demonstrates a feasible model for efficient, cost-effective clinical research in various settings.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Clinical Research Management
Background:
- High-quality clinical research demands significant funding for infrastructure.
- Clinical-educator faculty often have limited protected time for research.
- Existing models may not be cost-effective or maximize productivity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a novel program integrating clinical research with undergraduate education.
- To minimize financial start-up costs for research infrastructure.
- To maximize the productivity of clinical-educator faculty with limited time.
Main Methods:
- Development and implementation of an academic associate program at two institutions.
- Integration of clinical research activities with undergraduate educational curricula.
- Evaluation of program success through defined metrics.
Main Results:
- The academic associate program was successfully implemented at two academic institutions.
- The program demonstrated measures of success in supporting clinical research.
- The model proved to be time-efficient and cost-effective.
Conclusions:
- The academic associate program offers a viable solution for conducting high-quality clinical research.
- This model minimizes financial burdens and maximizes faculty productivity.
- Similar programs can be adapted for diverse inpatient and outpatient settings.