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Elias Samuels1,1, Phillip Anton Ianni1,1, Haejung Chung2,2
1Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research.
Mededpublish (2016)
|December 13, 2023
Summary
Effective clinical and translational research (CTR) training requires integrating competency frameworks into program evaluations. This ensures high-quality research workforce development by systematically assessing CTR knowledge and skills.
Area of Science:
- Clinical and Translational Research
- Research Workforce Development
- Program Evaluation
Background:
- Effective training programs are crucial for developing a skilled clinical and translational research (CTR) workforce.
- Global competencies frameworks necessitate aligning CTR training with professional standards.
- There is a need for guidelines on integrating competency-based assessments into CTR program evaluations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide practical guidelines for integrating competency-based frameworks and assessments into CTR training program evaluations.
- To enhance the quality and impact of CTR training programs through rigorous evaluation.
- To support program directors in developing, administering, and evaluating CTR training.
Main Methods:
- Systematic and deliberate incorporation of subjective and objective assessments into evaluation plans.
- Alignment of training offerings with evolving global CTR competencies frameworks.
- Development of practical suggestions for assessment integration.
Main Results:
- Guidelines are presented for effectively integrating assessments into CTR training evaluations.
- The approach emphasizes the systematic inclusion of assessments for program improvement.
- The guidelines are designed for program directors and broadly applicable to CTR training.
Conclusions:
- Integrating competency-based assessments is essential for improving CTR training programs.
- Rigorous evaluation plans incorporating both subjective and objective assessments enhance workforce development.
- These guidelines offer a practical approach for CTR program directors to ensure training quality and impact.
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