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Training the Next Generation of Pediatric Clinical Pharmacologists: Insights and Trainee Perspectives Over 10 Years.

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Randell, RL; Gelineau-Morel, R; Thomas, S; Gonzalez, D; Leeder, JS; Hornik, CP
Published in: J Clin Pharmacol
November 13, 2024

The limited number of researchers with expertise necessary toaddress treatment gaps for children presents an ongoing challenge. The NationalInstitutes of Health established a national Pediatric Clinical Pharmacology T32Training Program in 2012 to train a multidisciplinary, collaborative pediatricclinical pharmacology workforce. We surveyed all current T32 trainees andgraduates since inception to identify strengths and opportunities to enhanceworkforce development. A total of 85 out of 155 (55%) responded, with themajority of respondents being female gender (61%), white race (75%), andworking in academia (75%). Nearly all (97%) reported using clinicalpharmacology in their current position, with 88% planning to remain in clinicalpharmacology in the long term, reinforcing current training efforts. Lifestylefactors and student debt appeared to influence career decisions. Mentors werecritical for introduction and future success in the field. Time and fundinglimitations were perceived as barriers to successful training. There was also apressing need to improve diversity. For workforce development, we suggestsupporting: (1) trainees' lifestyle, by offsetting financial pressures ofresearch training and expanding the geographic footprint of pediatric clinicalpharmacology training; (2) mentorship, by identifying mentors in the field andproviding dedicated support for mentorship; (3) efficiency, by evaluatingcurrent training activities and focusing on activities that maximizeopportunities for future funding; and (4) diversity, by examining barriers todiversity in the workforce in general and expanding early enrichmentopportunities.

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J Clin Pharmacol

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1552-4604

Publication Date

November 13, 2024

Location

England

Related Subject Headings

  • Pharmacology & Pharmacy
  • 3214 Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences
  • 1115 Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences
 

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Randell, R. L., Gelineau-Morel, R., Thomas, S., Gonzalez, D., Leeder, J. S., & Hornik, C. P. (2024). Training the Next Generation of Pediatric Clinical Pharmacologists: Insights and Trainee Perspectives Over 10 Years. J Clin Pharmacol. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcph.6155
Randell, Rachel L., Rose Gelineau-Morel, Sydney Thomas, Daniel Gonzalez, J Steven Leeder, and Christoph P. Hornik. “Training the Next Generation of Pediatric Clinical Pharmacologists: Insights and Trainee Perspectives Over 10 Years.J Clin Pharmacol, November 13, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcph.6155.
Randell RL, Gelineau-Morel R, Thomas S, Gonzalez D, Leeder JS, Hornik CP. Training the Next Generation of Pediatric Clinical Pharmacologists: Insights and Trainee Perspectives Over 10 Years. J Clin Pharmacol. 2024 Nov 13;
Randell, Rachel L., et al. “Training the Next Generation of Pediatric Clinical Pharmacologists: Insights and Trainee Perspectives Over 10 Years.J Clin Pharmacol, Nov. 2024. Pubmed, doi:10.1002/jcph.6155.
Randell RL, Gelineau-Morel R, Thomas S, Gonzalez D, Leeder JS, Hornik CP. Training the Next Generation of Pediatric Clinical Pharmacologists: Insights and Trainee Perspectives Over 10 Years. J Clin Pharmacol. 2024 Nov 13;

Published In

J Clin Pharmacol

DOI

EISSN

1552-4604

Publication Date

November 13, 2024

Location

England

Related Subject Headings

  • Pharmacology & Pharmacy
  • 3214 Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences
  • 1115 Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences