Nancy C Raymond1, Jean F Wyman2, Satlaj Dighe3, Eileen M Harwood4, Mikow Hang5. 1. 1 Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin , Madison, Madison, Wisconsin. 2. 2 Center for Aging Science and Care Innovation, School of Nursing, University of Minnesota , Minneapolis, Minnesota. 3. 3 Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development, College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota , Minneapolis, Minnesota. 4. 4 Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota , Minneapolis, Minnesota. 5. 5 Program in Health Disparities Research, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota , Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Process evaluation is an important tool in quality improvement efforts. This article illustrates how a systematic and continuous evaluation process can be used to improve the quality of faculty career development programs by using the University of Minnesota's Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health (BIRCWH) K12 program as an exemplar. METHODS: Data from a rigorous process evaluation incorporating quantitative and qualitative measurements were analyzed and reviewed by the BIRCWH program leadership on a regular basis. RESULTS: Examples are provided of how this evaluation model and processes were used to improve many aspects of the program, thereby improving scholar, mentor, and advisory committee members' satisfaction and scholar outcomes. CONCLUSIONS: A rigorous evaluation plan can increase the effectiveness and impact of a research career development plan.
INTRODUCTION: Process evaluation is an important tool in quality improvement efforts. This article illustrates how a systematic and continuous evaluation process can be used to improve the quality of faculty career development programs by using the University of Minnesota's Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health (BIRCWH) K12 program as an exemplar. METHODS: Data from a rigorous process evaluation incorporating quantitative and qualitative measurements were analyzed and reviewed by the BIRCWH program leadership on a regular basis. RESULTS: Examples are provided of how this evaluation model and processes were used to improve many aspects of the program, thereby improving scholar, mentor, and advisory committee members' satisfaction and scholar outcomes. CONCLUSIONS: A rigorous evaluation plan can increase the effectiveness and impact of a research career development plan.
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K12 training grant; Office of Research in Women's Health; program evaluation; research career advancement; women's health research training
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