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Clinical and translational science award T32/TL1 training programs: program goals and mentorship practices
Fátima Sancheznieto1, Christine A Sorkness1, Jacqueline Attia2
1University of Wisconsin Institute for Clinical and Translational Research, Madison, WI, USA.
Journal of Clinical and Translational Science
|February 25, 2022
Summary
Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) T32/TL1 programs train researchers across all translational science phases. Most programs support diverse trainees and utilize multi-mentor teams, aligning with the CTSA mission.
Area of Science:
- * Translational science research workforce development.
- * Clinical and translational science training programs.
Background:
- * Characterization of training and career development for translational researchers.
- * Focus on Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) T32/TL1 programs.
- * Summary of program goals, trainee characteristics, and mentorship practices.
Purpose of the Study:
- * To characterize training and career development for translational researchers.
- * To summarize goals, trainee demographics, and mentorship within CTSA T32/TL1 programs.
Main Methods:
- * National survey distributed to 51 active TL1 program directors and administrators.
- * Descriptive analyses of aggregate data.
- * Qualitative analysis using grounded theory approach (open and axial coding).
Main Results:
- * 98% response rate from invited CTSA hubs.
- * Training goals aligned with CTSA mission.
- * Trainee population: 50% predoctoral, 30% postdoctoral, 20% health professional students.
- * Diverse academic affiliations represented.
- * Most programs offer mentor training; mandatory in less than one-third.
- * Most mentoring teams comprise two or more mentors.
Conclusions:
- * CTSA TL1 programs are unique in their focus on translational research, cross-disciplinary training, and team science.
- * Programs integrate diverse trainee types.
- * Trainees engage in all phases of translational research, fulfilling the NCATS mandate.
- * These programs are crucial for developing a robust clinical and translational research workforce.
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