Translating Practice into Research (TPIR) Trainee Program
- Now accepting applications for the Translating Practice into Research (TPIR) Trainee Program.
- Application deadline: September 3, 2019
- Applicants selected for participation and their mentors will receive official notification of acceptance by September 16, 2019
Funded by: The National Institutes of Health
Program Co-Directors: Jennifer D. Peck, PhD and Sara K. Vesely, PhD
Contact Information: Jennifer-Peck@ouhsc.edu ; Sara-Vesely@ouhsc.edu
Website: http://osctr.ouhsc.edu/translating-practice-research-program
What is the goal of the TPIR Trainee Program?
The OSCTR TPIR trainee program is a unique one year (September 2019-August 2020) education and mentoring program for practicing healthcare professionals, clinical investigators, and basic scientists. It offers a broad and practical curriculum for understanding clinical research methods, research collaborations, and statistical analysis. The goal of the TPIR trainee program is to produce a group of clinicians and scientists who have the ability to translate their clinical observations and ideas for improving practice into practical and feasible research projects.
What is included in the TPIR Trainee Program?
The TPIR program consists of four components: 1) 1 day in-person workshop Thursday October 10th, 2019 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 2) 10 online education modules 3) scheduled conference calls with TPIR faculty, 4) 1 day in-person workshop Thursday April 16th, 2020 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and 5) a mentored research project. By applying for the TPIR program, you agree to participate in all five components of the program, if accepted.
Who should apply?
The following people are encouraged to apply: 1) healthcare professionals who are interested in conducting clinical research and learning research methods, 2) clinical investigators who are interested in studying practical clinical issues, and 3) basic scientists who are interested in learning the fundamental basis for clinical translational research. Applicants must be US Residents who work in NIH IDeA states. Priority will be given to applicants in the OSCTR regions and Tribal employees and Tribal serving organization employees.
How many trainees will be selected?
Up to 10 trainees will be accepted in 2019. There is no fee for the TPIR program. Support will be provided for travel and hotel accommodations for both 1 day in-person workshops for only those who live outside the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.
Timeline
Application DeadlineSeptember 3, 2019
Trainees NotifiedSeptember 16, 2019
1 Day In-Person WorkshopThursday October 10, 2019
Online Modules/Conference CallsSeptember 2019 – August 2020
1Day In-Person WorkshopThursday April 16, 2020
Program Specifics
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Online-education Modules
There will be 10 online video stream lectures available between September and March 2020. We will have 8 phone calls to discuss the modules and progress on your mentored research project with one of the TPIR Co-Directors. The online module topics will focus on analysis of medical literature, creating a good research question, epidemiological study designs, the vocabulary of biostatistics, data collection and database development, quantitative methods, and ethical issues and human subject protection.
Mentored Research Project
Participants will be matched with a methodological mentor who will provide assistance with their research project. Mentoring with a TPIR faculty mentor will include at least 5 meetings/phone calls and continue through August 2020, with the goal of translating the trainee’s protocol into an active, feasible project.
1-Day In-person Workshop, Thursday October 10, 2019
The workshop will be an introduction to the TPIR program, the participants, and the faculty. The workshop will include didactic sessions on mentorship and collaborating with a biostatistician. Each participant will present a 7-10-minute powerpoint
presentation on their research idea. You will also have an opportunity to meet with your methodological mentor.
1-Day In-person Workshop, Thursday April 16, 2020
The workshop will focus on the foundation, methodologies, and application of patient-oriented clinical research. The workshop will include didactic sessions on grant development and writing, funding opportunities, and campus resources. Participants will further develop their own proposed patient-oriented clinical research projects, refining and revising their plans through interaction with faculty and their peers. Each participant will present a 10-minute powerpoint presentation on their research question and proposal. Participants will participate in a focus group to explore the strengths and weaknesses of the TPIR program. This focus group will serve as both an evaluation of the program and a demonstration of qualitative research for the participants.
Deliverables for TPIR 2019-2029
Deliverable
Measurement
By when… ( Expected date)
TPIR faculty call 1
Minutes by faculty
Week of September 23, 2019
Draft: 7-10 minute presentation
Send to TPIR faculty
September 30, 2019
Final: 7-10 minute presentation
Send to TPIR faculty
October 10, 2019
Module 1: The Research Question
View
Assignment and Evaluation
Released: September 17, 2019
Completed: October 9, 2019
First In Person Meeting
Attendance/Meet Methods Mentor
October 10, 2019 (8 am to 5 pm)
Module 2: Vocab of Epidemiology
View
Evaluation
Released: October 11, 2019
Completed: November 1, 2019
Module 3: Vocab of Biostatistics
View
Evaluation
Released: October 11, 2019
Completed: November 1, 2019
Mentor call
Mentee notes
Week of October 28, 2019
TPIR faculty call 2
Minutes by faculty
Week of November 4, 2019
Module 4: Experimental studies
View
Evaluation
Released: November 4, 2019
Completed: December 6, 2019
Module 5: Pilot studies
View
Evaluation
Released: November 5, 2019
Completed: December 6, 2019
Mentor call
Mentee notes
Week of November 25, 2019
TPIR faculty call 3
Minutes by faculty
Week of December 2, 2019
Module 6: Cross-sectional and Case control studies
View
Evaluation
Released: December 2, 2019
Completed: January 17, 2020
Module 7: Cohort studies
View
Evaluation
Released: December 2, 2019
Completed: January 17, 2020
Mentor call
Mentee notes
Week of January 6, 2020
TPIR faculty call 4
Minutes by faculty
Week of January 13, 2020
IRB protocol: Background/Research Ques
Send to TPIR faculty
January 31, 2020
Module 8: Data Collection
View
Assignment and Evaluation
Released: January 20, 2020
Completed: February 14, 2020
Module 9: Hypothesis Testing
View
Evaluation
Released: January 20, 2020
Completed: February 14, 2020
Mentor call
Mentee notes
Week of February 10, 2020
TPIR faculty call 5
Minutes by faculty
Week of February 17, 2020
Module 10: Critical Appraisal
View
Evaluation
Released: February 17, 2020
Completed: March 6, 2020
Draft: 10 minute presentation
Send to methods mentor
March 30, 2020
Draft: 10 minute presentation
Send to TPIR faculty
April 6, 2020
Final: 10 minute presentation
Send to TPIR faculty
April 13, 2020
Second In Person Meeting
Attendance/10 minute Presentation
April 16, 2020 (8 am to 5 pm)
Mentor call
Mentee notes
Week of May 4, 2020
TPIR faculty call 6
Minutes by faculty
Week of May 11, 2020
IRB protocol: Draft of the protocol, informed consent form, and data collection form
Send to TPIR faculty
June 1, 2020
TPIR faculty call 7
Minutes by faculty
Week of July 13, 2020
Final Draft: IRB full protocol
Send to TPIR faculty
August, 2020
TPIR faculty call 8
Minutes by faculty
Week of August 10, 2020
IRB submission (acknowledgment)
Send to TPIR faculty
September, 2020
IRB approval (letter of approval)
Send to TPIR faculty
When received
WHAT IS THE DEADLINE FOR APPLYING?
Applications must be completed and submitted by September 3, 2019. Awardees will be notified by September 16, 2019.