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The fourth-year review: different paths to success
1Distinguished Research Professor of Biology Emeritus, York University, Toronto, ON.
Healthcare Policy = Politiques De Sante
|April 21, 2009
Summary
Regional Training Centres (RTCs) successfully trained health and nursing researchers using innovative models. The challenge is sustaining these successful programs beyond the initial 10-year funding period.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Nursing Education
Background:
- Regional Training Centres (RTCs) were established to prepare health and nursing services researchers.
- An independent mid-term review assessed the program's effectiveness and achievements.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the success of RTCs in achieving program objectives.
- To identify innovative strategies employed by RTCs.
- To understand the value proposition for students, universities, and decision-makers.
Main Methods:
- Independent mid-term review of RTCs.
- Analysis of program objectives achievement.
- Assessment of organizational models and educational delivery.
- Evaluation of stakeholder engagement (students, universities, decision-makers).
Main Results:
- RTCs are achieving program objectives effectively.
- Innovative and varied organizational models are utilized for high-quality education.
- Programs are offered across multiple university sites, often inter-provincially.
- Strong university support and high student engagement were observed.
- Decision-makers value student research and access to potential employees.
Conclusions:
- RTCs have been an enormously successful experiment in health and nursing services research training.
- The primary challenge is developing sustainable models for these successful programs.
- Sustaining the program requires collaboration between RTCs, universities, and funders.
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