Training Programs Within Global Networks: Lessons Learned in the Fogarty International Clinical Research Scholars and Fellows Program

Carothers, Catherine Lem; Heimburger, Douglas C.; Schlachter, Sarah; Gardner, Pierce; Primack, Aron; Warner, Tokesha L.; Vermund, Sten H.

doi:10.4269/ajtmh.12-0512

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“…The program used a Trainee Career Tracking System, comprising the same set of questions used by Fogarty International Center 15 , to collect data from the ESIs. The criteria for remaining in research included (1) securing research-related employment and/or funding; (2) being appointed to a relevant academic role (e.g., research fellow); or (3) authoring a recent (2011 or later) publication and/or presentation.…”

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“…Such partnerships, while designed to benefit LMICs primarily, often benefit high-income countries as well. It was a requirement of the COE program for applicant institutions to be participants in the Fogarty International Clinical Research Scholars and Fellows 15 , which similarly fosters bi-directional benefits between high-income and LMIC institutions. Through these partnerships, high-income countries often learn about rural health service delivery; skills substitution; creative problem-solving; innovation in mHealth; health financing; and social entrepreneurship 16 .…”

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Training and Capacity Building in LMIC for Research in Heart and Lung Diseases: The NHLBI—UnitedHealth Global Health Centers of Excellence Program

Bloomfield

Xavier²,

Belis

et al. 2016

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Stemming the tide of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) worldwide requires a multi-pronged approach. Although much attention has been paid to disease control measures, there is relatively little consideration of the importance of training the next generation of health-related researchers to play their important role in this global epidemic. The lack of support for early stage investigators in low- and middle-income countries interested in the global NCD field has resulted in inadequate funding opportunities for research, insufficient training in advanced research methodology and data analysis, lack of mentorship in manuscript and grant writing and meager institutional support for developing, submitting and administering research applications and awards. To address this unmet need, the NHLBI-UnitedHealth Collaborating Centers of Excellence initiative created a Training Subcommittee that coordinated and developed an intensive, mentored health-related research experience for a number of early stage investigators from the 11 Centers of Excellence around the world. We describe the challenges faced by early stage investigators in low- and middle-income countries, the organization and scope of the Training Subcommittee, training activities, early outcomes of the early stage investigators (foreign and domestic) and training materials that have been developed by this program that are available to the public. By investing in the careers of individuals in a supportive global NCD network, we demonstrate the impact that an investment in training individuals from low- and middle-income countries can have on the preferred future of or current efforts to combat NCDs.

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Training and Capacity Building in LMIC for Research in Heart and Lung Diseases: The NHLBI—UnitedHealth Global Health Centers of Excellence Program

Bloomfield

Xavier²,

Belis

et al. 2016

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“…However, with appropriate protocols, infrastructure and training, medicinal treatment of HIV was delivered (PEPFAR, Latest Results). The Roundtable noted that the protocols, infrastructure and training used in HIV treatment, could be developed into formal guidelines for use with other diseases (Carothers et al, 2013).…”

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Improving Access to Medicines in Low‐Income Countries: A Review of Mechanisms

Bors¹,

Christie²,

Gervais

et al. 2015

World Intellectual Property

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Individuals in low‐income countries (“LICs”) often lack access to appropriate medicines. The multi‐disciplinary nature of this problem requires a holistic approach. Whereas, other writings on the topic tend to focus on one or a small number of issues, often from the perspective of a single discipline, this paper seeks to consider the major issues from a multi‐disciplinary perspective. It first considers mechanisms for improving the availability of medicines in LICs, through grants, prizes, treaties, advance market commitments, priority review and product development partnerships to incentivize and fund R&D for neglected diseases. The paper then assesses mechanisms for improving affordability of medicines in LICs, such as differential pricing mechanisms, monopsonies, patent law flexibilities and human rights obligations. Next, the paper reviews mechanisms for improving the efficacy of medicines in LICs, including authentication, criminalization, international and national enforcement and communication and education. Finally, the paper examines mechanisms for improving the obtainability of medicines in LICs, through low‐cost intervention, task‐shifting, efficient regulation, grass‐roots service provision and education. The paper concludes by identifying areas warranting further research.

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“…12,13 From 2004 to 2012, the Fogarty International Clinical Research Scholars and Fellows Program (FICRS-F; www.fogartyscholars .org) provided 1-year research training opportunities for U.S. and international doctoral and postdoctoral health profession students and trainees at research centers in LMIC. 14,15 The Program was funded by the Fogarty International Center (FIC) and 15 other institutes, centers, and offices of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH, see Acknowledgments). From 2007 to 2012, the Program was administered by the FICRS Support Center at the Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health through an R24 Institutional Capacity Building grant from the FIC.…”

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Impact of Global Health Research Training on Career Trajectories: The Fogarty International Clinical Research Scholars and Fellows Program

Heimburger¹,

Carothers²,

Blevins³

et al. 2015

The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

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Abstract. From 2004 to 2012, the Fogarty International Clinical Research Scholars/Fellows Program (FICRS-F) provided 1-year research training opportunities for U.S. and international doctoral "Scholars" and postdoctoral "Fellows" at low-and middle-income country (LMIC) centers. We collected data prospectively and then surveyed a representative sample of 100 alumni (94% response), assessing Program impacts on their careers and collaborations. Frequently, collaborations continued beyond the formal training period with U.S.-(63%) and site-based mentors (66%). U.S. Fellows reported the highest post-training focus on research (88 on a 100-point scale), and the highest Program impact on competitiveness for career or training positions and choices of post-training topics and institutions (95 points). Interest in global health research increased markedly during the training period, especially for LMIC trainees, and was sustained post-training. LMIC alumni reported a significantly higher focus on global health and research than did U.S. alumni. Alumni reported that their mentored research training had a substantial impact on their career trajectories.

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Training Programs Within Global Networks: Lessons Learned in the Fogarty International Clinical Research Scholars and Fellows Program

Cited by 44 publications

References 20 publications

Training and Capacity Building in LMIC for Research in Heart and Lung Diseases: The NHLBI—UnitedHealth Global Health Centers of Excellence Program

Training and Capacity Building in LMIC for Research in Heart and Lung Diseases: The NHLBI—UnitedHealth Global Health Centers of Excellence Program

Improving Access to Medicines in Low‐Income Countries: A Review of Mechanisms

Impact of Global Health Research Training on Career Trajectories: The Fogarty International Clinical Research Scholars and Fellows Program

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