Improving the Quality of Research Mentoring in Mental Health
MedEd Mentoring is a mentoring and career development initiative providing tools and resources for mentees, mentors, and mentors-in-training in geriatric mental health research. Read more about us.Spotlights
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First Tuesday
Our archived First Tuesday teleconferences feature leading academic investigators presenting on topics relevant to advancing the careers of geriatric mental health researchers. Past topics include finding awards and grant funding, project management for researchers, and training programs for early-career investigators. These presentations are available online or as podcasts or vodcasts that you can download and listen to at your convenience.View past presentations
Gwenn Smith, PhD
The focus of this talk is on the development and submission of R01 proposals and many of the presentation points pertain to other grant mechanisms, including pilot NIH grants and foundation grants.
Service to the Field: Scientific Citizenship and Advocacy Roles
Joel E. Streim, MD
Dr. Streim focuses on the role of mentors in the recruitment and retention of new investigators, cultivating the next generation of mentors, service to the field, and promoting research.
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Upcoming Events
Career Advancement for Diverse ResearchersWhen: OCTOBER 19 - OCTOBER 22
Where: Bethesda, MD
US Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress
When: OCTOBER 30 - NOVEMBER 2
Where: San Diego, CA
NIH Loan Repayment Program application deadline
When: DECEMBER 1
Where: TBD`
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Walsh PG, Currier G, Shah MN, Lyness JM, Friedman B.
Am J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2008 Sep;16(9):706-17.
Is the US healthcare system ready for an influx of psychiatric emergencies in the aging population?
Development of a mentorship strategy: A knowledge translation case study.
Straus SE, Graham ID, Taylor M, Lockyer J.
J Contin Educ Health Prof. 2008 Aug 19;28(3):117-122.
A case study review was undertaken of the role of mentors, the experiences of mentors and mentees, and mentorship initiatives in developing and retaining clinician scientists.
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Chronicle of Higher Education.com, October 10, 2008
Is an overemphasis on grant-winning suppressing innovation in research?
Postdoc Project Aims to Turn Scientists into CEOs
Washington Post.com, October 8, 2008
A Rockville, Maryland group is starting an initiative aimed at keeping postdoctoral scientists in the area after their fellowships are completed by encouraging them to set up their own small businesses or by taking jobs at Washington D.C.-area companies.
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Psychiatric emergency services for the U.S. elderly: 2008 and beyond.Walsh PG, Currier G, Shah MN, Lyness JM, Friedman B.
Am J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2008 Sep;16(9):706-17.
Is the US healthcare system ready for an influx of psychiatric emergencies in the aging population?
Development of a mentorship strategy: A knowledge translation case study.
Straus SE, Graham ID, Taylor M, Lockyer J.
J Contin Educ Health Prof. 2008 Aug 19;28(3):117-122.
A case study review was undertaken of the role of mentors, the experiences of mentors and mentees, and mentorship initiatives in developing and retaining clinician scientists.
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Science Suffers When Getting a Grant Becomes the GoalChronicle of Higher Education.com, October 10, 2008
Is an overemphasis on grant-winning suppressing innovation in research?
Postdoc Project Aims to Turn Scientists into CEOs
Washington Post.com, October 8, 2008
A Rockville, Maryland group is starting an initiative aimed at keeping postdoctoral scientists in the area after their fellowships are completed by encouraging them to set up their own small businesses or by taking jobs at Washington D.C.-area companies.
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