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. 2018 Jun;2(3):173-177.
doi: 10.1017/cts.2018.28. Epub 2018 Aug 30.

The Strategic Teamwork for Effective Practice Mentor Development Program (STEP-MDP): Expanding capacity for clinical and translational science by investing in research staff

Christine Denicola  1 , Lisa Altshuler  2 , Gabrielle Denicola  3 , Sondra Zabar  2
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The Strategic Teamwork for Effective Practice Mentor Development Program (STEP-MDP): Expanding capacity for clinical and translational science by investing in research staff

Christine Denicola et al. J Clin Transl Sci. 2018 Jun.

Abstract

Introduction: Research staff are critical to productive translational research teams, yet their professional development is rarely formally addressed.

Methods: We created Strategic Teamwork for Effective Practice Mentor Development Program (STEP-MDP) to promote skills development and build a community of practice. We ran and evaluated the STEP-MDP for 32 participants, which consisted of workshops focusing on team communication and mentorship/coaching skills.

Results: We found that STEP-MDP had a long-term positive impact on participants and their teams.

Conclusion: This program facilitated the professional development of research staff.

Keywords: Mentorship; coaching; education; staff; training.

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Strategic teamwork for effective practice mentor development program workshop objectives and methods.
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Change in self-reported team leadership skills, self-efficacy, and attitudes after strategic teamwork for effective practice mentor development program.
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