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Welcome Master’s Degree Orientation May 2, 2013

Welcome Master’s Degree Orientation May 2, 2013. Center for Translational Science Activities. Educational Resources. Agenda. Introductions CTSA Program Overview Master’s Degree Requirements Research Proposal Scholar/Mentor Relationships Competencies Program Evaluations & Outcomes

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Welcome Master’s Degree Orientation May 2, 2013

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  1. WelcomeMaster’s Degree OrientationMay 2, 2013 Center for Translational Science Activities Educational Resources

  2. Agenda • Introductions • CTSA Program Overview • Master’s Degree Requirements • Research Proposal • Scholar/Mentor Relationships • Competencies • Program Evaluations & Outcomes • Questions

  3. Mayo ClinicCenter for Translational Science Activities (CTSA) • CTSA Research Resources (CRU) • CTSA Community Engagement • CTSA Consultative, Regulatory and Informatics Services • CTSA Education Resources – David O. Warner, MD, Director Glenn E. Smith, PhD, LP, Associate Director

  4. W. Ray Kim, M.D. Director, Postdoctoral Programs Shawna L. Ehlers, Ph.D., L.P. Associate Director, Postdoctoral Programs Katrin Frimannsdottir, Ph.D. Director of Program Evaluation Karen Weavers – Operations Manager Tauna Juengers – Operations Coordinator Anne Bofferding – Curriculum Manager Linda Wenner –Program Coordinator – Master’s Linda Ramaker – Program Coordinator- Master’s Ashley Noelke– Administrative Assistant Postdoctoral Administrative Staff

  5. CTSA Master’s Degree Program Goal: To train independent investigators to perform outstanding extramurally-funded patient-based research. The Social Contract of Medical Research (discovering and applying knowledge to improve health) is a privilege. AAMC-GREAT Group

  6. Master’s Degree Program Expectations • Find time for coursework: • 1 hr. lecture = 2-4 hours outside work • 1 credit = 48 hours/qtr or 4 hours/week • 3 cr/qtr ~ 12 hours/week • Aligned with research goals • Accept feedback from mentors/tutors/peers • Learn to identify the important questions • Take charge of your destiny • Submit by deadlines indicated

  7. Master’s Degree Program Requirements • 24 credits - 3.0 GPA • 16 required CTSC • 8 elective (either CTSC or MGS) • Comprehensive Written Examination (full-day) • Mentored research project resulting in a thesis (2-3 papers – CITE THE GRANT!) • Final Oral Examination (thesis defense) • Can be completed in 2-3 years

  8. Required Coursework 5010-Clinical Research Protocol Development (2) 6000-Responsible Conduct of Research (1) 5720-Clinical Trials: Design and Conduct (1) 5020-Regulatory Issues in Clinical Research (1) Grant Writing Wksp – Nov. 8, 2013 Publication Wksp - Mar. 6, 2014 5600-Statistics in Clinical Research (2) 5601-Utilizing Statistics in Clinical Research (1) 5610-Introductory Stats Methods II (3) 5690-Critical Appraisal of Statistical Methods in the Medical Literature (1) 5300 & 5310-Clinical Epidemiology I & II (1 ea) 5390- Advanced Applied Epidemiological Methods (2)

  9. Potential Elective Courses Clinical Trials • CTSC 5640 Logistic Regression • CTSC 5650 Survival Analysis • MPET 6820 Regenerative Medicine • CTSC 5080 Eliminating Health Disparities • CTSC 5810 Qualitative Research Design • CTSC 5860 Behavioral Interventions in Clinic Research • CTSC 5870 Social & Behavioral Foundations of Health in HSR • BMB 8350 Intro to Bioinformatics • CTSC 5140 Epigenetics and Epigenomics • CTSC 5660 Design analysis & App of Bioinformatics • CTSC 5960 Medical Informatics • CTSC 5760 Medical Decision Making • CTSC 5761 Evidence Based Medicine for Clinical Researchers • CTSC 5910 Economic Evaluation in Health Care • CTSC 5940 Secondary Data Analysis Behavioral Individualized Medicine Health Care Delivery

  10. Coursework • Required: 7 credits beginning either summer or winter quarter • Mayo Graduate School Course Information • CTSA Annual Course Schedule • Courses available in-person and online • Registration begins one month prior to each quarter

  11. Workshops • Writing for Biomedical Publications • March 6, 2014 ~ offered once per year only • Available at all three sites (MCR, MCA, MCF) • Registration Fee - $275 (fee waived) • Write Winning Grants • November 8, 2013 ~ offered once per year only • Available at all three sites (MCR, MCA, MCF) • Registration Fee - $275 (fee waived)

  12. Research Proposal Packet(due Jan. 2, 2014) • Includes: • Cover page (new) • Cover letter signed by you and your mentor • Research Proposal Format • Division research committee approval • IRB approval • Reviewed using the Research Proposal Review Criteria • Submission cycle to CTSA approval is twice each year • January or July only • Early submissions are accepted

  13. Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC)(due Jan. 2, 2014) • Minimum of 4 members – • Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC) Form • Recommended Action on Thesis Protocol Form • TAC and scholar have defined roles and expectations • Chair - usually primary mentor – only member who can also be co-investigator (exception for statistician) • Members - need MGS Faculty Privileges (check Catalog) • Oversees progress and quality of research project • Meet every 6 months to review progress of scholar • Submit summary of Progress Report Meetings to CTSA • Becomes Examining Committee at Thesis Defense

  14. Master’s Degree Program Form (DPF)(due Jan. 2, 2014) • Include courses you propose to take to fulfill degree requirements (24 credits total; 17 required) • Can transfer in up to 6 credits (25%) and may require a taking a test • Master’s Degree Program Form on Mayo Graduate School Web site

  15. Comprehensive Written Exam • Taken after completion of (14 cr): • Protocol Development • Epi I & II • Advanced Applied Epi (III) • Stats I & II • Critical App of Stat Methods (III) • Clinical Trials Design • Full day exam • August 20, 2013, January 21 or April 15, 2014

  16. Final Oral Examination –Thesis Defense • After completion of all course work, approval of DPF, research proposal and TAC and Comprehensive Written Exam • Follow CTSAandMGS Thesis Guidelines • Project thesis defense date include on Cover Page. Modifications to date will be communicated through Progress Report Summaries • Six weeks prior to your anticipated defense date – • Submit thesis draft for CTSA review (allow 1 week) • Find a date/time all TAC members will be present • Allow 3 weeks for TAC to review final draft and prepare examination questions • After successful defense, submit Verification of Thesis Corrections and Final thesis to Mayo Graduate School • Complete Evaluations

  17. Program Timeline • January 2, 2014: • Research Proposal Packet (5 items) • Thesis Advisory Packet (2 items) • Degree Program Form (1 item) • November 8, 2013 – Write Winning Grants Workshop • March 6, 2014 – Publishing Workshop • April 15, 2014 – Comprehensive Written Exam (potential) • July 1, 2014 –Progress Report due

  18. Scholar and Mentor Relationships Expectations These are meant as a guide to help facilitate optimal scholar/mentor relationships. Contact CTSA if questions arise. • Initial Agreement – at time of application • Progress Report – submitted 6 months after research proposal is approved • Mentoring Effectiveness Assessment (Scholar & Mentor) – will be requested annually, spring quarter.

  19. Competencies • Critically evaluate clinical/translational research in the medical literature • Articulate the ethical & legal responsibilities of an investigator • Develop feasible and testable hypotheses • Design and conduct a clinical/translational research project • Write competitive grant proposals • Effectively communicate research results through publication • Effectively communicate research results through presentation

  20. Competencies (cont.) • Articulate and apply appropriate study designs • Use appropriate biostatistical methods • Understand the peer-review process • Ability to navigate the peer-review process for grants and papers

  21. Program Evaluations & Outcomes Program Evaluation Activities • Clinical Translational Research Appraisal (CTRAI) Pre/Post self-assessment – completed in CTSC 5300 Epi I and at end of program • Mentor Assessments – annual • Course Evaluations • Graduate tracking – annual CVs Publications, grants, promotions, awards, patents, leadership and professional activities, etc.

  22. Websites to know CTSA Education Resources http://ctsa.mayo.edu/education/index.html • Quarterly Course Schedule • Program Milestones • New course listings • This presentation Mayo Graduate School http://mayoweb.mayo.edu/mgs/ • Quarterly course listing • Course Registration • Other required forms

  23. “The research we do today will determine the type of medical and surgical practice we carry on at the Clinic tomorrow.” -William J. Mayo, M.D.

  24. Questions

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