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Dedra Buchwald1, Rhonda Wiegman Dick
1Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, 1730 Minor Ave., Seattle, WA 98101, USA. dedra@u.washington.edu
Social network analysis (SNA) of the Native Investigator Development Program (NIDP) revealed that collaborative relationships are a key outcome. This method offers a comprehensive assessment of career development programs for underrepresented minority researchers.
Area of Science:
- Health research
- Social network analysis
- Career development programs
Background:
- American Indian and Alaska Native scientists are significantly underrepresented in health research.
- The Native Investigator Development Program (NIDP) was established to support junior Native researchers.
- NIDP is a collaborative effort between the University of Washington and the University of Colorado Denver.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the Native Investigator Development Program (NIDP) using social network analysis (SNA).
- To assess the collaborative relationships formed within the NIDP.
- To demonstrate the utility of SNA in evaluating career development programs for minority investigators.
Main Methods:
- Social network analysis (SNA) was applied to data from 29 NIDP trainees and mentors (1998-2007).
- Data included authorship on 106 manuscripts and collaborations on 83 grant applications.
- Network centrality and reach were quantitatively and visually analyzed.
Main Results:
- The NIDP fostered significant collaboration among participants.
- Highly connected individuals played central roles in the network's richness.
- Both current faculty and program graduates actively collaborated on publications and grants.
Conclusions:
- Social network analysis (SNA) is an innovative method for evaluating career development programs.
- Collaborative relationships are a valuable outcome of such programs.
- SNA provides a more complete assessment of the impact and value of minority investigator development programs.
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