Health Services Research Training Program at the University of Washington

描述（由申请人提供）：华盛顿大学卫生服务部的卫生服务研究培训（HSRT）项目通过开展跨学科研究并在快速变化的卫生保健和社会政治环境中实施研究结果，为研究领导者做好准备，以改善不同人群的健康。该项目在全国和西北太平洋地区开展卫生服务研究能力建设，为占美国国土面积27%的5个州提供服务。我们正在申请AHRQ NRSA T32支持，每年提供6个博士预科和1个博士后培训生名额，为期5年。我们招收来自不同背景的高素质学员，他们有潜力在卫生服务研究方面取得杰出的成就。我们每年都会利用一个名额来支持一位来自少数族裔的学员。博士预科学员获得博士学位，博士后学员获得硕士/硕士学位。能力为基础的课程提供：1)卫生保健系统，卫生政策和决定因素/差距的全面知识

DESCRIPTION (provided by the applicant): The Health Services Research Training (HSRT) program in the Department of Health Services at the University of Washington prepares research leaders to improve health in diverse populations by conducting interdisciplinary studies and implementing the results in a rapidly changing health care and social-political environment. The program builds capacity in health services research nationally and in the Pacific NW region, serving 5 states with 27% of the US land mass. We are requesting AHRQ NRSA T32 support for six predoctoral and one postdoctoral trainee slots per year for five years. We recruit highly qualified trainees from different backgrounds who have the potential for an outstanding career in health services research. We have used one of our slots each year to support a trainee from a minority group. Predoctoral trainees obtain a PhD and postdoctoral trainees obtain an MS/MPH. The competency-based curriculum provides: 1) comprehensive knowledge of the health care system, health policy and the determinants/disparities of population health; 2) rigorous training in the theory and research methods of key disciplines; 3) expertise in an area of emphasis or track through intensive preparation in theory, content, and methods; and 4) training in effective communication within organizations and with scientific and lay audiences. Trainees carry out applied, multidisciplinary research at 13 external research partners and 22 UW centers. Strong mentorship produces high quality research aligned with AHRQ priorities and facilitates the translation of findings into policy and practice. The program has established evaluation criteria, a process for review of evaluation data, and a continuous quality improvement approach. The University of Washington HSRT program has an excellent record of producing highly qualified researchers, with 15 past AHRQ trainees publishing a total of 251 peer-reviewed articles. 100 percent of AHRQ trainees at the University of Washington have continued on in health services research with roles as leaders and change agents in universities, health research and policy organizations, the health care industry and government.