Postdoctoral clinical-research training in psychiatry - A model for teaching grant writing and other research survival skills and for increasing clarity of mentoring expectations

Author(s): Martin, C., Brent, D., Ryan, N., Dahl, R. E., Pilkonis, P., Marcus, M. D., Kupfer, D. J.

Journal/Book: Acad Psychiatry. 1998; 22: 1400 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005. Amer Psychiatric Association. 190-196.

Abstract: The authors describe a model for teaching grant writing and other research survival skills to postdoctoral clinical-research fellows in psychiatry and for improving research mentoring. Over the past 4 years, the authors have developed a course oil writing grant applications for postdoctoral clinical-research fellows, using peer-review processes modeled after a National Institutes of Health study section. At the same time, the authors have clarified expectations of mentors in ways designed to help fellows prepare ''K'' (Research Career Development) applications and to receive mentored practice in skills being taught in the course. Sixteen of 30 fellows have succeeded ill receiving their first extra-mural support by the end of their two-year fellowship tenure or during the succeeding year The authors conclude that by teaching grant-writing skills in a supportive peer environment, providing peer review of proposals, and sharpening expectations of mentors, it may be possible to reduce the time between the end of fellowship and the receipt of the first extramural grant.

Note: Article Reynolds CF, Western Psychiat Inst & Clin, Room 1135-E, 3811 Ohara St, Pittsburgh,PA 15213 USA

Keyword(s): ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS; FACULTY

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