The Strategic Teamwork for Effective Practice Mentor Development Program (STEP-MDP): Expanding capacity for clinical and translational science by investing in research staff
IntroductionResearch staff are critical to productive translational research teams, yet their professional development is rarely formally addressed.MethodsWe created Strategic Teamwork for Effective Practice Mentor Development Program (STEP-MDP) to promote skills development and build a community of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press
2018-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Translational Science |
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| Online Access: | https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2059866118000286/type/journal_article |
| Summary: | IntroductionResearch staff are critical to productive translational research teams, yet their professional development is rarely formally addressed.MethodsWe created Strategic Teamwork for Effective Practice Mentor Development Program (STEP-MDP) to promote skills development and build a community of practice. We ran and evaluated the STEP-MDP for 32 participants, which consisted of workshops focusing on team communication and mentorship/coaching skills.ResultsWe found that STEP-MDP had a long-term positive impact on participants and their teams.ConclusionThis program facilitated the professional development of research staff. |
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| ISSN: | 2059-8661 |