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204 Wake Forest CTSI Translation Research Academy (TRA): Delivering an Academic Learning Health System (aLHS)-Oriented Curriculum to K12 Scholars and Early-Career Research Faculty

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 April 2025

Nicholette Allred
Affiliation:
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Deepak Palakshappa
Affiliation:
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Tom Roth
Affiliation:
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Susan Newcomb
Affiliation:
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Michael Brennan
Affiliation:
Atrium Health
Stephen Kritchevsky
Affiliation:
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
John Parks
Affiliation:
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Simpson Sean
Affiliation:
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Hazel Tapp
Affiliation:
Atrium Health
David Miller
Affiliation:
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
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Abstract

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Objectives/Goals: The Wake Forest Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) has integrated academic goals of T0-T4 translation, scholarship, and education into our Academic Learning Health System (aLHS) framework. Our Translation Research Academy (TRA) provides rigorous training for outstanding and diverse K12 and early-career faculty to develop LHS core competencies. Methods/Study Population: The TRA Forum is the main vehicle for delivering an aLHS-oriented curriculum. Currently, the program includes six K12 scholars and 18 other early-career research faculty with facilitated access to CTSI resources. The TRA Forum is a 2-year seminar series that meets twice a month to discuss topics relevant to the aLHS, leadership, and career development. Inclusion of first- and second-year scholars facilitates peer mentorship, allowing Year 2 scholars to share insights with new scholars. Forum sessions are developed around adult learning theory: Each participant is asked to contribute their experience to discussions, and sessions focus on real-world examples. Results/Anticipated Results: Scholar and faculty commitment is very high. For the first 30 min., scholars present their work in small groups. This extends the range of disciplines exposed (64% of TRA graduates found this very helpful) and promotes translational traits of boundary crosser, team player, and systems thinker. Participants view the TRA as an opportunity to form internal peer networks, promote peer mentoring, and establish new collaborations. The remaining 60 minutes are used for education. Sessions include nominated topics and those providing a solid foundation in core aLHS competencies and characteristics of translational scientists. Educational sessions (97%) were rated as helpful or very helpful. Discussion/Significance of Impact: TRA scholars receive rigorous training in a highly supportive environment to produce aLHS researchers with skills to transcend boundaries, innovate systems, create new knowledge, and rigorously evaluate results.

Type
Education, Career Development and Workforce Development
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