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Building an interdisciplinary PhD with DNA: iPhD Healthcare Genetics

Building an interdisciplinary PhD with DNA: iPhD Healthcare Genetics. Rosanne Pruitt, PhD, RN, FNP, bc Julie Eggert , PhD, RN Clemson University School of Nursing. Objectives. Describe program genesis including goals identified by collaborative partners

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Building an interdisciplinary PhD with DNA: iPhD Healthcare Genetics

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  1. Building an interdisciplinary PhD with DNA: iPhD Healthcare Genetics Rosanne Pruitt, PhD, RN, FNP, bc Julie Eggert, PhD, RN Clemson University School of Nursing

  2. Objectives • Describe program genesis including goals identified by collaborative partners • Discuss program implementation including barriers and facilitators • Identify outcomes of 1st four years of iPhD HCG • Determine impact of iHCGPhD program

  3. Why Healthcare Genetics? • Existing state programs • SC Commission of Higher Education • University & Partner Strengths • Unique • Sequencing of the human genome completed

  4. Three options Bench Scientists tolisten to clinician needs & develop laboratory protocols focused on clinical issues, generating data for best practice, translating research “bench to bedside” Interventionists to work with individuals/groups to fill knowledge gap and develop interdisciplinary practice models for providers & educators Health Policy “a new frontier” with knowledge surging ahead of ethics & health policy creating a void of experts to address emerging ethical and policy issues

  5. Goal of Partnership “…to collaborate with interdisciplinary partners to create a doctoral program emphasizing the impact of genetics on healthcare.”

  6. Program Genesis • Establishing need Survey results 4 students taking “potential” courses in anticipation • Involvement of stakeholders Clemson University administration Department of Genetics Greenwood Genetic Center

  7. Program ImplementationBarriers & Facilitators Recruitment Uniqueness of program Online format Program hours 70 (52 +dissertation) Student financial support ongoing needs uniqueness of program

  8. Program ImplementationBarriers & Facilitators (continued) University stakeholders Ongoing efforts to build supporters • adjunct faculty • alliance with new programs

  9. Applications and Enrollment

  10. Outcomes(Years 1-4 and beyond) Student progress Year 4: 2 graduates in December Year 5: Anticipate at least 3 graduates Year 6 & beyond anticipate 6 graduates & 6 new admissions annually

  11. Interdisciplinary Symposium • National speakers included: • Dr Jean Jenkins, NIH • Dr Joseph McInerney, NCHPEG • SC speakers • Greenwood Genetics Center and physicians & faculty • Pharmacogenetics expert, USC

  12. OutcomesFellowships NIH fellows (3 students & 3 faculty) • Dietary Supplement Research Practicum (1 student) • Summer Genetics Institute (3 faculty, 1 student) • Pain Institute (1 student) Others • Greenwood Genetics Fellowship • Cecil Fellowship for Genetics & Gerontology • Blue Cross Blue Shield Faculty Fellowships (4) • Department of Commerce Fellowships (3)

  13. Outcomes

  14. Awards • International (Sigma Theta Tau) Rising Star Award Research Program Award • University Outstanding Doctoral Student Recognition (3 students)

  15. Outcomes: Publications Journals: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing Nursing Forum American Journal of Nursing Epigenomics Journal of Pediatric Nursing 4 book chapters

  16. Program Impact • Stakeholder support • Greenwood Genetics • Spartanburg Regional Hospital System • St. Francis Bon Secours Hospital • Greenville University Medical Center • Ongoing stakeholder involvement

  17. A worthwhile challenge • .

  18. Thank You • For more information • www.clemson.edu/nursing

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