We want to share a quick update on select programs, activities, and successes of the RI. We also invite you to visit our website (www.accpri.org) for updates and program announcements. Thank you for supporting the ACCP RI.
The first two parts of this series, “The PBRN: A Research Resource” and “Collaborating with the ACCP Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN),” were delivered in September 2016 in an interactive webinar platform. The final part of the recorded series, “Testimonials from ACCP PBRN Participants,” details the personal experiences of current members who have worked with the PBRN on various research activities. We invite you to enjoy the entire series on our website (www.accpri.org/pbrn/whyJoin.aspx).
How Do I Join the ACCP PBRN?
Joining the ACCP PBRN is free to all ACCP members. You can join the PBRN as an individual or as part of an existing network by completing our online registry at www.accpri.org/pbrn/registration.aspx. We invite you to browse our “Now Recruiting” and “Ongoing” studies by visiting our website (www.accpri.org/pbrn/researchProjects.aspx) or share your idea for a potential PBRN study at any time (www.accpri.org/pbrn/StudySuggest.aspx). You can also sign up to receive e-mail notifications about future studies.
Calling All Researchers!
The ACCP PBRN is interested in establishing collaborative research efforts with both ACCP PBRN and other external investigators. If you have a funded project or are applying for funding and are interested in collaborating with the ACCP PBRN, we invite you to complete our Project Concept Description Template at www.accpri.org/pbrn/partner.aspx. Please contact PBRN staff with any questions, or for assistance with developing a clinical question into a PBRN study, at (913) 492-3311 or [email protected].
ACCP PBRN New Study Invitation: Clinical Pharmacist–Hospitalist Physician Practices Study
- Who: Clinical pharmacists.
- What: Cross-sectional survey of clinician pairs (clinical pharmacists and hospitalist physicians).
- Where: Inpatient settings.
- How: Complete online survey using REDCap in less than 1 hour.
The ACCP Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN) invites all clinical pharmacists who work on care teams with hospitalist physicians to consider participating in a survey-based research study. The survey will be administered to clinical pharmacist–hospitalist physician pairs; multiple clinical pharmacists from the same practice site may participate in the survey as long as unique clinicians (i.e., clinical pharmacist and hospitalist physician) are identified per pair. Study goals are to characterize clinical pharmacist–hospitalist physician collaborations and determine the challenges to successful relationships. Study results will be applied to either develop or refine existing best practices to effective use of these joint working relationships, given that both groups have the goals of optimizing patient care and reducing health care costs.
Survey Eligibility Criteria
- Clinical pharmacist is interested in participating in the survey on behalf of his or her clinical pharmacist–hospitalist physician pair.
- Clinical pharmacist practices in an inpatient setting.
- Clinical pharmacist can identify at least two or three hospitalist physicians or providers from his or her practice site who are interested in participating in the survey.
To find out more about this study, including how you can participate, please contact our PBRN staff at [email protected].
Update on PRN-RI Liaisons
To establish and maintain relationships between the RI and each PRN, the RI recently encouraged PRNs to consider creating volunteer positions within their respective networks for individuals who wish to serve as liaisons between their membership and the RI. Broadly, these individuals will facilitate bidirectional communication of research-related ideas and activities between the PRN and the RI, including:
- Assisting the PRN with identifying opportunities for collaborative research with the ACCP PBRN,
- Disseminating information about and supporting PRN member applications to the RI’s funding and investigator training programs,
- Communicating PRN educational and infrastructure needs for research to the PBRN, and
- Communicating PRN research and programming ideas to help the RI better meet PRN needs through ACCP Annual Meeting programming/activities that support PRN member involvement in research.
Since announcing this opportunity, several PRNs have identified individuals to serve in these positions, and they routinely meet with RI staff to discuss collaborative opportunities. We are very encouraged by the enthusiastic response so far and look forward to future collaborations.
ACCP RI Announces 2017 Futures Grants Request for Applications
The ACCP Research Institute Futures Grants program invites student, trainee, and early-career ACCP members to apply for developmental research grants. Futures Grants may range from $5000 to $40,000, depending on applicant eligibility and the proposal’s requisite budget. Up to $100,000 in mentored, developmental research awards will be granted through the Futures Grants program in 2017.
Before completing an application, applicants must complete the eligibility assessment. This assessment will guide each qualified applicant to either the Junior Investigator or the Student/Resident application. Completed applications are due by June 1, 2017. To access detailed instructions and complete the online eligibility assessment and application, visit www.accpri.org/futuresapp. For all other questions, contact Carla Scarborough ([email protected]).
Investigator Development Programs
Are you ready to accelerate your growth as a clinical pharmacy researcher? The Research Institute can meet your needs! Plan now to attend our next Mentored Research Investigator Training (MeRIT) or Focused Investigator Training (FIT) program June 26–30, 2017, on the campus of the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy.
MeRIT is an individualized, 2-year longitudinal program designed to mentor pharmacist-investigators from research idea through study design, IRB and funding application, data collection, results presentation, and manuscript submission.
FIT is an intensive 5-day grant enhancement and refinement program for experienced pharmacist-investigators pursuing NIH (National Institutes of Health) research funding. This proven combination of critical grant review, revision, and mentoring by experienced and funded faculty will maximize the competitiveness of your submission (or resubmission).
Applications for FIT and MeRIT will close March 31, 2017. For an informational brochure about the FIT and MeRIT programs or a copy of the application materials, please visit www.accpri.org/investigator/. Please contact Carla Scarborough ([email protected]) with questions about either program.