Interdisciplinary Training in Neuromuscular Plasticity and Rehabilitation

摘要 大学康复与神经肌肉可塑性(NMPT)的跨学科训练计划 佛罗里达大学(UF)成立于2003年。该计划的总体目标是帮助建立 训练有素的康复科学家能够进行翻译神经肌肉可塑性研究。 这一博士前培训项目的独特之处在于，它强调了 康复临床医生和基础科学实习生。NMPT项目吸引了来自五个蓬勃发展的博士学位的学生 生物医学课程，我们的教员是多个中心和研究所的活跃成员 致力于神经肌肉可塑性和康复的不同方面。该计划充分利用了现有的 UF的优势包括一批久负盛名、高生产率的康复调查人员，杰出的 研究设施、合作的典范记录、非凡的机构承诺和文化 在包括研究生、博士后研究员在内的多个级别的康复工作中成功指导 和初级教员。每名学员在参加培训计划时，都会根据 在经验丰富的教师导师和翻译研究联合顾问的指导下。个性化的计划 由结构化的教学计划、专业课程、期刊俱乐部和研讨会、实验室研究组成 和多元的科学传播经验。NMPT计划是一个定义明确、受到密切监控的计划 该计划具有明确的培训目标和有效的评估过程。我们有一口井- 明确的管理结构，包括计划总监、课程协调员、翻译 科学顾问、内部指导委员会和外部咨询委员会。NMPT计划有 自2003年成立以来非常成功，29名毕业生中有25名(86%)是学术或临床专业的 研究职位和4个行业研究或政府生物医学领域。在上一个周期(2014- 目前)，我们毕业了10名NMPT实习生。这些学员平均发表了12篇PubMed- 所有人都获得了学术、研究或生物医学方面的职位。NMPT计划是 实现我们培养能够从事翻译康复研究的科学家的目标 支持独立资助的研究项目。

Abstract The Interdisciplinary Training Program in Rehabilitation and Neuromuscular Plasticity (NMPT) at the University of Florida (UF) was initiated in 2003. The overall goal of this program is to help build a critical capacity of highly-trained rehabilitation scientists capable of conducting translational neuromuscular plasticity research. This predoctoral training program is unique in that it emphasizes the interaction and joint training of rehabilitation clinicians and basic science Trainees. The NMPT program draws students from five thriving PhD programs in the biomedical sciences, and our Faculty are active members of multiple Centers and Institutes devoted to distinct aspects of neuromuscular plasticity and rehabilitation. The program capitalizes on existing UF strengths including a core of well-established and highly productive rehabilitation investigators, outstanding research facilities, an exemplary record of collaboration, extraordinary institutional commitment, and a culture of successful mentorship in rehabilitation at multiple levels, including graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty. Upon entering the program, each Trainee prepares an individualized training plan under the guidance of an experienced Faculty Mentor and Translational Research Co-Advisor. The individualized plan consists of a structured didactic program, specialized courses, journal clubs and seminars, laboratory research and multiple scientific dissemination experiences. The NMPT program is a well-defined, closely monitored program with clearly established training objectives and an effective evaluation process. We have a well- defined management structure that includes a Program Director, Curriculum Coordinator, a Translational Science Advisor, an Internal Steering Committee and an External Advisory Board. The NMPT program has been highly successful since its inception in 2003 with 25 of 29 graduates (86%) in academic or clinical research positions and 4 in industry research or government biomedical fields. Over the last cycle (2014- present), we graduated 10 NMPT Trainees. These Trainees have published an average of 12 PubMed- indexed manuscripts and all have obtained academic, research or biomedical positions. The NMPT program is achieving our goal of training scientists capable of engaging in translational rehabilitation research and sustaining independently funded research programs.