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. 2015 Sep;93(3):655-61.
doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.14-0705. Epub 2015 Jul 20.

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

Douglas C Heimburger  1 , Catherine Lem Carothers  2 , Meridith Blevins  2 , Tokesha L Warner  2 , Sten H Vermund  2
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Impact of Global Health Research Training on Career Trajectories: The Fogarty International Clinical Research Scholars and Fellows Program

Douglas C Heimburger et al. Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2015 Sep.

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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Alumni responses on survey impact scales. Individual survey responses are indicated by dots; vertical bars indicate median responses.
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General impact of the FICRS-F Program on respondents' careers. The original question was “The purpose of this survey is for the Fogarty International Clinical Research Scholars and Fellows Support Center to evaluate the impact and value of the Fogarty training programs. Is there anything you would like to tell us about the impact of this Program that is not included in this survey and/or you think would be important in this endeavor?” Words that appeared four or more times are shown, except for common, nondescriptive words.
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