Building Research Capacity (BRC): Purposes, Components, and Activities to Date
Stephen K Stacey1, Peter H Seidenberg2, Lynn M Meadows2
1From the La Crosse-Mayo Family Medicine Residency Program, Mayo Clinic Health System, La Crosse, WI (SKS); Department of Family Medicine Director of Medical Student Research, LSU Health Shreveport School of Medicine, Shreveport, LA (PHS); Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary (LMM); University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX (DS), Department of Family Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA (BE). stacey.stephen@mayo.edu).
The Building Research Capacity (BRC) initiative enhances family medicine research by developing researchers and leaders. BRC offers consultations, fellowships, and presentations to meet evolving research needs.
Area of Science:
- Family Medicine Research
- Health Services Research
- Research Capacity Building
Background:
- The Building Research Capacity (BRC) initiative was established in 2015.
- It is a collaborative effort between the Association of Departments of Family Medicine (ADFM) and the North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG).
- There is an increasing demand for structured programs to develop primary care research capabilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To enhance engagement in family medicine research.
- To foster the development of researchers, research educators, and research leaders.
- To address the evolving needs of stakeholders within family medicine research.
Main Methods:
- Providing consultations and a fellowship program.
- Delivering tailored presentations at national conferences.
- Conducting ongoing assessment for program improvement.
Main Results:
- BRC actively supports the development of family medicine researchers and leaders.
- The initiative addresses diverse stakeholder needs through various support mechanisms.
- BRC is positioned to offer leadership in primary care research capacity development.
Conclusions:
- BRC's commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and adaptability drives its growth.
- Expansion, diversification, and collaboration are key areas for BRC's future development.
- Iterative evaluation and adaptation are central to BRC's strategy for transformative impact.
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