Research training
The Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine fellowship at Mayo Clinic is intended to prepare you for an independent and productive career as a clinician-scientist. To help you achieve your goals, our faculty are committed to supporting your pursuits in any area of academic interest to you. Mayo Clinic offers a comprehensive range of research opportunities for its fellows, including studies in basic or translational science, clinical medicine and medical education — the possibilities are limitless. Early in your fellowship our faculty will work with you to identify an appropriate mentor for your research experience here, one whose interests and mentoring record give you the best chance for success.
Each fellow will enroll in the required research courses offered by the Mayo Graduate School; this will fulfill the American Board of Pediatrics subspecialty requirement for research curriculum. Typical course work will begin with introduction to clinical research and statistics, and will include a course in aspects of research in pediatrics and adolescent medicine. These courses will aid in the development of a scholarly approach to patient care.
Participation in professional activities affords the fellow opportunities to present work/research done at Mayo while also providing a broader knowledge base and the opportunity to enhance an individual’s reputation. A maximum of 10 presentation weekdays will be supported in addition to travel expenses per Mayo guidelines. In addition, an attendance trip is available to the fellow for a recognized society meeting, elective course, or workshop with Category I CME credit. This is limited to five consecutive days.
Your research activities and the above training will qualify you to sit for the Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine subspecialty certification examination. The Scholarship Oversight Committee will monitor your research progress and a mentor will be provided.
Research curriculum
- Core 6000, Responsible Conduct of Research. This is generally held in the late afternoon on a weekly basis in the late summer and fall. This will be a first year requirement, if schedule permits, otherwise it will be taken early in the second year of training.
- CTSC 5000, Introduction to Clinical Research. This one credit masters course is held in the summer. In 2011 it begins on July 11. It usually is held 2 – 3 days per week from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. This year it will be an online course. This will be a first year requirement, schedule permitting. (Required Attendance)
- CTSC 5240, Practical Aspects of Research with Pediatric and Adolescent Subjects. This course is directed by our Chair of Pediatrics, Dr. Robert Jacobson. This course is generally held January – March. (Required Attendance)
There are additional resources available through the institution to help build a foundation of research knowledge.
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