Lessons learnt from a nationally funded training and mentoring programme for early-mid career musculoskeletal researchers in Australia.

Autor: Lawford BJ; Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia., Hinman RS; Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia., Bennell KL; Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia., Hunter DJ; Sydney Musculoskeletal Health, Arabanoo Precinct, Kolling Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia., Hodges PW; The University of Queensland, Centre of Research Excellence in Spinal Pain, Injury and Health, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia., Setchell J; The University of Queensland, Centre of Research Excellence in Spinal Pain, Injury and Health, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia., Eyles J; Sydney Musculoskeletal Health, Arabanoo Precinct, Kolling Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia., Allison K; Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia., Campbell P; Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia., Mellor R; The University of Queensland, Centre of Research Excellence in Spinal Pain, Injury and Health, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia., Vicenzino B; The University of Queensland, Centre of Research Excellence in Spinal Pain, Injury and Health, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Musculoskeletal care [Musculoskeletal Care] 2023 Dec; Vol. 21 (4), pp. 1563-1570. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Oct 16.
DOI: 10.1002/msc.1820
Abstrakt: Introduction: Quality training and mentoring are crucial components of successful career development for early mid career researchers (EMCRs). This paper describes the overarching framework of novel ongoing national Training and Mentoring Programme Melbourne University Sydney Queensland:Impact (MUSQ:Impact) for musculoskeletal researchers, including a description of how it was set up and established, and lessons learned from its implementation.
Results: The MUSQ:Impact programme spans four multidisciplinary musculoskeletal research teams across three universities in Australia, comprising 40-60 EMCR members. It was established to provide EMCRs with a unique learning environment and opportunities to gain exposure to, and network with, other national musculoskeletal research teams. Specific goals are to focus on core research competencies (e.g. writing skills, managing grant budgets, public speaking and media engagement, research translation), provide career mentoring, fund development activities (e.g. conference attendance, laboratory visits, skill development courses), and share training resources (e.g. data dictionaries, project summaries). A Steering Committee of 10-12 EMCR members, co-chaired by a senior researcher and one EMCR, is responsible for overseeing MUSQ:Impact and organising regular activities, including a monthly webinar series, a mentor/mentee scheme, annual group research retreats, annual infographic competition, and funding awards. An evaluation survey found that most participants perceived each activity to be beneficial and of value to their research career and development.
Conclusion: This paper presents the structure of national training and mentoring programme that serves as a potential template for other research teams to adapt within their own contexts.
(© 2023 The Authors. Musculoskeletal Care published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
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