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Building a strong collaborative biostatistics workforce: Strategies for effective intra-unit professional development
Sandra L Taylor1, Robert H Podolsky2, Maria E Montez-Rath3
1Department of Public Health Sciences, School of Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA, USA.
Journal of Clinical and Translational Science
|November 29, 2023
Summary
Internal professional development offers biostatisticians a cost-effective way to enhance skills and knowledge. This paper provides guidance for collaborative biostatistics units to implement tailored internal training programs.
Area of Science:
- Biostatistics
- Collaborative Research
- Professional Development
Background:
- Ongoing professional development is crucial for biostatisticians to stay current with statistical methodologies and software.
- External professional development opportunities are recognized but often involve significant financial and time investments.
- Internal professional development for biostatisticians has received less attention despite its potential for lower investment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide guidance on internal professional development activities for collaborative biostatistics units.
- To complement existing structured curricula and initial training for biostatisticians.
- To offer flexible, customizable program components for individual biostatisticians and units.
Main Methods:
- The paper offers guidance and specific examples of internal professional development activities.
- Activities are designed for collaborative biostatistics units within academic settings.
- Guidance allows for flexible combination of components to meet specific needs.
Main Results:
- Provides a framework for implementing internal professional development in biostatistics.
- Offers practical examples adaptable to various biostatistics unit needs.
- Facilitates skill enhancement and knowledge expansion with reduced investment.
Conclusions:
- Internal professional development is a valuable, accessible strategy for biostatisticians.
- Collaborative biostatistics units can create customized, effective internal training programs.
- Implementing internal development enhances biostatisticians' contributions to biomedical research.
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