Transitioning Early Career Neurosurgeons to Scientific Independence

描述（由申请人提供）：本提案的目的是为国家支持、培训和指导全国适当机构的初级神经外科教员提供基础。本申请描述了招聘申请人的所有关键方面或机制的细节，并通过神经外科医生研究职业发展计划（NRCDP）将他们培养成外科医生。该提案还涉及项目的基本原理，PI和机构的相关历史以及nrdp的必要性等主题。该提案涉及将用于发展和促进现有教员网络的机制，以及选择国家咨询委员会（NAC）的理由。它还详细说明了与参加的机构、部门和主席进行谈判和协调的计划。有一个精心设计的计划来招募最优秀的申请人，代表性不足的少数民族，还有一个详细的计划来选择学者申请人，根据他们的成功潜力，他们的导师的记录，以及他们的主席的支持。此外，还计划通过两年一次的进度报告和实地考察来监督这些学者。此外，还计划每年举行为期两天的静修活动，其中包括申请人面试、会谈和讲座，以及审查学者申请人的咨询委员会会议。首席研究员和机构是管理该奖项的最佳人选。PI是麻省总医院（MGH）的神经外科住院医师项目主任，有三个R01资助的项目，并组建了一个非常有成就和多样化的咨询委员会。该系在培养成为有成就的独立外科医生的神经外科医生方面有着良好的记录。PI曾在NIH的许多研究部门任职，并将担任咨询委员会主席，但不会对个人申请进行投票。这将确保提案得到公平和称职的评估。PI、部门和机构有必要的基础设施、经验和动力，在全国范围内成功和公平地管理该奖项，以培养一批熟练、能干、创新的神经外科科学家，他们将成为下一代神经外科发现和治疗的骨干。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The purpose of this proposal is to provide the basis for a national effort to support, train, and mentor junior neurosurgical faculty members at appropriate institutions nationwide. This application describes the details of all key aspects or the mechanism for recruiting applicants and the developing them into surgeon-scientists through a Neurosurgeon Research Career Development Program (NRCDP). The proposal also addresses topics such as the rationale for the program, the relevant history of the PI and Institution and the need for the NRCDP. The proposal addresses the mechanism that will be use to develop and promote a network of established faculty and the rationale for selection of a National Advisory Committee (NAC). It also details a plan for negotiation and coordination with participating institutions, departments and Chairpersons. There is a well-designed plan for recruitment of the best applicants, under-represented minorities, and a detailed plan for the selection of scholar-applicants based on their potential for success, the track record of their mentor, and the support of their Chairpersons. There is also a plan for monitoring the scholars via bi-annual progress reports and site visits. In addition, there is a plan for an annual two-day retreat that includes applicant interviews, talks and lectures, and an advisory board meeting for review of the scholar applicants. The Principal Investigator and the Institution are optimally positioned to administer this award. The PI is the Neurosurgical residency program director at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), has three R01 funded projects, and has assembled a highly accomplished and diverse advisory committee. The department has a strong track record of producing neurosurgeons that become accomplished independent surgeon-scientists. The PI has served on numerous NIH study sections, and will chair the advisory committee, but will not vote on individual applications. This will ensure that proposals are evaluated fairly and competently. The PI, department and institution have the necessary infrastructure, experience, and motivation to successfully and fairly administer this award on a nation-wide basis to generate a core of skilled, competent, and innovative neurosurgeon-scientists that will become the backbone for the next generation of neurosurgical discovery and treatment. PUBLIC HEALTH RELEVANCE: This program will help train the next generation of neurosurgeon-scientists. The overarching goal of this proposal is to provide a sound framework for identifying, selecting, and supporting promising neurosurgeons in the early stage of their career, when they are most vulnerable, so that they can successfully mature into independent and productive neurosurgeon scientists that will lead the way for developing new and better treatments for a wide range of neurological disorders.