Transitioning Early Career Neurosurgeons to Scientific Independence

描述(由申请人提供)：本提案的目的是为在全国范围内的适当机构支持、培训和指导初级神经外科教员的国家努力提供基础。本申请描述了所有关键方面的细节或招募申请者的机制，并通过神经外科医生研究职业发展计划(NRCDP)将他们培养成外科科学家。该提案还涉及诸如该方案的基本原理、非政府组织和机构的相关历史以及国家农村发展方案的必要性等问题。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与机构、部门和主席进行谈判和协调的计划。有一个精心设计的招聘最佳申请者、代表性不足的少数群体的计划，以及一个根据他们的成功潜力、其导师的记录和主席的支持来挑选奖学金申请者的详细计划。还制定了一项计划，通过每两年提交一次进度报告和实地考察来监测学者。此外，还有一项为期两天的年度静修计划，包括申请人面试、讲座和讲座，以及一次顾问委员会会议，以审查奖学金申请者。首席调查员和研究所处于管理这一奖项的最佳位置。PI是马萨诸塞州综合医院(MGH)的神经外科住院医师项目主任，有三个R01资助的项目，并组建了一个高度成就和多样化的咨询委员会。该部门在培养神经外科医生成为有成就的独立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。这将确保对提案进行公正和称职的评估。PI、部门和机构拥有必要的基础设施、经验和动机，能够在全国范围内成功和公平地管理这一奖项，以培养一支熟练、能干和创新的神经外科核心科学家，他们将成为下一代神经外科发现和治疗的中坚力量。

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.