National Institutes of Health Career Development Awards for Cardiovascular Physician-Scientists: Recent Trends and Strategies for Success. [Review]
Citation: Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 66(16):1816-27, 2015 Oct 20.PMID: 26483107Institution: MedStar Heart & Vascular InstituteForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal Article | Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural | Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't | ReviewSubject headings: *Awards and Prizes | *Career Mobility | *National Institutes of Health (U.S.) | *Physicians | Biomedical Research | Cardiology | Humans | Mentors | Physicians/ec [Economics] | Research Personnel | United StatesYear: 2015Local holdings: Available online from MWHC library: 1995 - present, Available in print through MWHC library:1999-2007ISSN:- 0735-1097
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Nurturing the development of cardiovascular physician-scientist investigators is critical for sustained progress in cardiovascular science and improving human health. The transition from an inexperienced trainee to an independent physician-scientist is a multifaceted process requiring a sustained commitment from the trainee, mentors, and institution. A cornerstone of this training process is a career development (K) award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). These awards generally require 75% of the awardee's professional effort devoted to research aims and diverse career development activities carried out in a mentored environment over a 5-year period. We report on recent success rates for obtaining NIH K awards, provide strategies for preparing a successful application and navigating the early career period for aspiring cardiovascular investigators, and offer cardiovascular division leadership perspectives regarding K awards in the current era. Our objective is to offer practical advice that will equip trainees considering an investigator path for success. Copyright © 2015 American College of Cardiology Foundation. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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