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National Institutes of Health StrokeNet Training Core.

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Vahidy, FS; Sozener, CB; Meeks, JR; Chhatbar, PY; Ramos-Estebanez, C; Ayodele, M; Richards, RJ; Sharma, R; Wilbrand, SM; Prabhakaran, S ...
Published in: Stroke
January 2020

Background and Purpose- The National Institutes of Health (NIH) StrokeNet provides a nationwide infrastructure to advance stroke research. Capitalizing on this unique opportunity, the NIH StrokeNet Training Core (NSTC) was established with the overarching goal of enhancing the professional development of a diverse spectrum of professionals who are embedded in the stroke clinical trials network of the NIH StrokeNet. Methods- This special report provides a descriptive account of the rationale, organization, and activities of the NSTC since its inception in 2013. Current processes and their evolution over time for facilitating training of NIH StrokeNet trainees have been highlighted. Data collected for monitoring training are summarized. Outcomes data (publications and grants) collected by NSTC was supplemented by publicly available resources. Results- The NSTC comprises of cross-network faculty, trainees, and education coordinators. It helps in the development and monitoring of training programs and organizes educational and career development activities. Trainees are provided directed guidance towards their mandated research projects, including opportunities to present at the International Stroke Conference. The committee has focused on developing sustainable models of peer-to-peer interaction and cross-institutional mentorships. A total of 124 professionals (43.7% female, 10.5% underrepresented minorities) have completed training between 2013 and 2018, of whom 55% were clinical vascular neurologists. Of the total, 85% transitioned to a formal academic position and 95% were involved in stroke research post-training. Altogether, 1659 indexed publications have been authored or co-authored by NIH StrokeNet Trainees, of which 58% were published during or after their training years. Based on data from 109 trainees, 33% had submitted 72 grant proposals as principal or co-principal investigators of which 22.2% proposals have been funded. Conclusions- NSTC has provided a foundation to foster nationwide training in stroke research. Our data demonstrate strong contribution of trainees towards academic scholarship. Continued innovation in educational methodologies is required to adapt to unique training opportunities such as the NIH StrokeNet.

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Stroke

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1524-4628

Publication Date

January 2020

Volume

51

Issue

1

Start / End Page

347 / 352

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • United States
  • Stroke
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery
  • National Institutes of Health (U.S.)
  • Mentors
  • Humans
  • Financing, Organized
  • Fellowships and Scholarships
  • Biomedical Research
  • 4201 Allied health and rehabilitation science
 

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Vahidy, F. S., Sozener, C. B., Meeks, J. R., Chhatbar, P. Y., Ramos-Estebanez, C., Ayodele, M., … Kleindorfer, D. (2020). National Institutes of Health StrokeNet Training Core. Stroke, 51(1), 347–352. https://doi.org/10.1161/STROKEAHA.119.027946
Vahidy, Farhaan S., Cemal B. Sozener, Jennifer R. Meeks, Pratik Y. Chhatbar, Ciro Ramos-Estebanez, Maranatha Ayodele, Rebekah J. Richards, et al. “National Institutes of Health StrokeNet Training Core.Stroke 51, no. 1 (January 2020): 347–52. https://doi.org/10.1161/STROKEAHA.119.027946.
Vahidy FS, Sozener CB, Meeks JR, Chhatbar PY, Ramos-Estebanez C, Ayodele M, et al. National Institutes of Health StrokeNet Training Core. Stroke. 2020 Jan;51(1):347–52.
Vahidy, Farhaan S., et al. “National Institutes of Health StrokeNet Training Core.Stroke, vol. 51, no. 1, Jan. 2020, pp. 347–52. Pubmed, doi:10.1161/STROKEAHA.119.027946.
Vahidy FS, Sozener CB, Meeks JR, Chhatbar PY, Ramos-Estebanez C, Ayodele M, Richards RJ, Sharma R, Wilbrand SM, Prabhakaran S, Bregman BS, Adams HP, Jordan LC, Liebeskind DS, Tirschwell D, Janis LS, Marshall RS, Kleindorfer D. National Institutes of Health StrokeNet Training Core. Stroke. 2020 Jan;51(1):347–352.

Published In

Stroke

DOI

EISSN

1524-4628

Publication Date

January 2020

Volume

51

Issue

1

Start / End Page

347 / 352

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • United States
  • Stroke
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery
  • National Institutes of Health (U.S.)
  • Mentors
  • Humans
  • Financing, Organized
  • Fellowships and Scholarships
  • Biomedical Research
  • 4201 Allied health and rehabilitation science