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Education
Pediatric
Clinical Research Scholar Program: Washington, DC
The
consortium of three Departments of Pediatrics (Children's National
Medical Center George Washington University, Howard University Hospital
and Georgetown University Medical Center) was awarded a grant (K-12)
in the fall 2002 for a Pediatric Clinical Research Scholar (PCRS)
Program in Washington, DC by the National Institute for Research
Resources,  National
Institutes of Health. The program's goal is to train junior pediatric
faculty members in clinical research. It is designed to train the
scholars in clinical investigations under the guidance of qualified,
senior faculty. Scholars admitted to the program will be expected
to conduct research that will use the facilities and resources of
the General Clinical Research Centers (GCRC) within one or more
of the three institutions. Similar to the NIH K-23 awards, this
K-12 award provides salary support (up to $90,000 + fringe benefits)
for not less than 75% and preferably 90% time and effort dedicated
fully for mentored patient-oriented research experience and education.
Up to an additional $30,000/year in research and education expenses
can be provided. The Lead Mentor of the successful candidate can
be compensated for up to 5% time (up to the NIH allowed maximum)
+ fringe benefits. The duration of training is expected to average
three years (range 1-5 years) depending on availability of funds
and the specific needs of each trainee. Each award is for a period
of one year and renewable annually based on satisfactory progress
in meeting agreed upon research and training goals. Successful candidates
may be eligible for education loan repayment (NIH extramural loan
repayment program for pediatric researchers, NOT-OD-01-063, http://www.lrp.nih.gov/NIHLRP/about/extramural/index.htm).
Eligibility:
- Member
of one of the three pediatrics departments at the time of the
award
- Within
the first 5 years of faculty appointment at the time of application
Selection
criteria:
- Potential
for a productive independent research career
- Clinical
research training proposal
- Clinical
research proposal: rigor, creativity and innovation
- Evidence
of need for GCRC use: number of cores utilized, number and intensity
of patient visits.
- Qualification
of the selected mentor and "match" between applicant's
research and mentor's qualifications
- Commitment
for 75% and preferably 90% protected time throughout the program
Questions
about the program should be addressed to the Program Director, Dr.
Mendel Tuchman (202 884-2549), or to the Associate Program Officer
at the respective institution listed below.
PCRS Program Administration
Mendel Tuchman, M.D. Program Director (CNMC, 202-884-2549, mtuchman@cnmc.org)
Jill Joseph, MD, Ph.D. Associate Program Director (CNMC, 202-884-5969,
jjoseph@cnmc.org)
Pedro Jose, MD, Ph.D. Associate Program Director (Georgetown, 202-687-8675,
pjose01@georgetown.edu)
Sohail Rana, MD Associate Program Director (Howard, 202-865-6498,
srana@fac.howard.edu)
Joseph Wright, M.D, M.P.H.. Minority Recruitment Officer (CNMC,
jwright@cnmc.org)
Members of under-represented minorities, women, and individuals
with disabilities are urged to apply. The Minority Recruitment Officer,
Dr. Joseph Wright, is available to respond to any questions. He
may be reached at 202 884-4930 or by e-mail at jwright@cnmc.org
Introduction
to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR)
This course is provided by the NIH Clinical Center and is broadcasted
live to CNMC from the NIH campus. Tapes of previous lectures are
available in the CNMC library. To registration and course information
contact Lisa Sheehy at (phone: 202-884-3109, e-mail: lsheehy@cnmc.org).
One CME credit is awarded for each hour of class completed.
Statistical
tools on the web. Dr. John Pezzullo of the
Georgetown University GCRC has created this very thorough web page
of links to web-based statistical tools. We encourage PCRC personnel
to visit this informative site for statistical education and assistance.
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