Multidisciplinary Approach Training in Respiratory Research

摘要 多学科研究培训计划（MRTP）在肺部疾病提供全面的 为致力于肺生物学和生物医学研究的个人提供研究培训。我们的主要 目标是为GME的肺科医生提供结构化的、密集的研究和教学培训 奖学金和博士学位对肺病感兴趣的科学家我们的主要目标是促进发展 成功的调查职业所需的实习技能。我们认识到必须 多学科培训和医学博士之间的互动协同作用，医学博士/博士，D.O.和博士实习生我们 提供两个培训模块的广泛访问，基础或临床科学，桥接翻译连续体。为 那些追求主要是基础科学途径，关键的培训活动将指导时间在一个基本的 研究实验室，辅以参加研究会议和有针对性的教学教育。为 那些选择更多的临床重点，关键的培训活动将指导时间进行临床重点 研究项目与教学培训相结合，重点是获得临床研究设计技能，同时确保 翻译专业知识。我们意识到，当我们专注于 为参与者提供探索其研究重点的翻译相关性的机会。Drs. Fernando Martinez和Augustine Choi担任联合项目主任，而Robert Kaner博士和石楠博士 Stout-Delgado担任副项目总监。这个组织有很长的调查记录， 指导合作，同时完善一种强有力的方法， 一系列重叠的系统，允许仔细跟踪达到预定基准的受训人员 和时间表。该计划利用了一个充满活力的指导团队与强大的培训单位组成， 杰出的多学科教师，在肺部疾病或相关学科中具有活跃的研究项目 肺部疾病。我们成功的秘诀仍然是一个简单而集中的秘诀：a）确定三名博士后学员 每年一次，并表现出对以研究为重点的职业的兴趣; B）构建一个培养和生产力的 c）确定最适合提供培训和指导的指导者和/或共同指导者;以及d） 提供一段时间的支持（最长3年），以便培训能够进展到一个点， 可以竞争入门级奖项，并作为一个独立的调查员茁壮成长。

Abstract The Multidisciplinary Research Training Program (MRTP) in pulmonary disease provides comprehensive research training for individuals committed to a career in lung biology and biomedical research. Our main objective is to provide structured, intensive research and didactic training to pulmonary physicians at the GME fellowship level and Ph.D. scientists with interests in lung disease. Our primary goal is to foster the development of trainee skills needed to pursue successful investigative careers. We recognize the importance of multidisciplinary training and the synergy of interactions among M.D., M.D./Ph.D., D.O. and Ph.D. trainees. We provide broad access to two training modules, basic or clinical science, bridging a translational continuum. For those pursuing a predominantly basic science pathway, the key training activity will be mentored time in a basic research laboratory, supplemented by participation at research conferences and targeted didactic education. For those choosing a more clinical focus, the key training activity will be mentored time conducting a clinically focused research project coupled with didactic training focused on gaining clinical study design skills, while ensuring translational expertise. We appreciate that this basic-translational-clinical continuum is fluid as we focus on providing participants opportunities to explore the translational relevance of their investigative focus. Drs. Fernando Martinez and Augustine Choi serve as co-Program Directors, while Drs. Robert Kaner and Heather Stout-Delgado serve as Associate Program Directors. This group has a long record of investigative and mentoring collaboration, while refining a robust approach to comprehensive assessment of trainee progress with a series of overlapping systems that allow a careful tracking of trainees achieving pre-established benchmarks and timetables. The program leverages a dynamic mentoring team with robust training units comprised of an outstanding multidisciplinary faculty with active research programs in either lung disease or in disciplines relevant to lung disease. Our recipe for success remains a simple and focused one: a) identify three post-doctoral trainees yearly with a demonstrated interest in a research focused career; b) structure a nurturing and productive environment; c) identify a mentor and/or co-mentor ideally suited to provide training and mentoring; and d) provide a period of support (up to 3 years) so that training can progress to a point where the emerging investigator can compete for an entry level award and thrive as an independent investigator.