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The Pediatric Heart Network Scholar Award programme: a unique mentored award embedded within a multicentre network
L LuAnn Minich1, Victoria L Pemberton2, Lara S Shekerdemian3
11Primary Children's Hospital and University of Utah,Salt Lake City,UT,USA.
Cardiology in the Young
|April 17, 2018
Summary
The Pediatric Heart Network
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Research
- Medical Education
- Career Development Programs
Background:
- Paediatric cardiology research is underfunded.
- A career development award was created to train clinician scientists.
- The program's effectiveness and return on investment were evaluated.
Purpose of the Study:
- Assess the strengths and weaknesses of the career development award.
- Describe scholars' academic achievements.
- Determine the network's return on investment.
Main Methods:
- Surveys were distributed to funded scholars, unfunded applicants, and mentors/principal investigators.
- Response rates were calculated (88% applicants, 100% mentors/PIs).
- Statistical analyses (chi-squared tests) compared ratings of the application/selection process.
Main Results:
- 98% rated review clarity/fairness positively, with variations among groups.
- 47% of unfunded applicants found feedback "not useful".
- Scholars benefited from expanded networks and increased publication potential, achieving significant extramural funding ($9.6M).
Conclusions:
- The Scholar Award program achieved high patient satisfaction and scholar success markers.
- Identified program challenges led to the development of improvement strategies.
- The program demonstrated a strong return on investment for paediatric cardiology research training.
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