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Scientific Pathway & Research in Neurology Training (SPRINT)
Scientific Pathway & Research in Neurology Training (SPRINT)
SPRINT General Information
SPRINT General Information
The neurology residency program seeks to offer a 1:1 mentored research experience for residents interested in being leaders in academic neurology. The program pairs up to one resident per year with a mentor that allows for them to build a CV, grow their publication history, and ideally nurture an application for early career funding awards. Acceptance to the program affords protected time on elective rotations, and at least 3 months of dedicated time for research. Basic coursework is also offered to enhance familiarity with IRB procedures, research methodology and statistics. Applications are solicited during the winter of PGY-1 year, with selection of a mentor in the spring of the PGY-1 year.
Current SPRINT pathway residents
Abhigyan Datta [PGY-4]
Saketh Annam [PGY-3]
Pranav Mirpuri [PGY-2]
Core Faculty
Jeff Allen MD
Thomas Henry MD
William Mantyh MD
Leo Almeida MD/Colum MacKinnon
Christopher Streib MD MS
Peter Kang MD
The Basics:
Number of enrolled residents: 2 per class
Application requirement:
Statement of purpose
Plans to pursue a career as an academic clinician-educator
In good standing in terms of clinical performance
Program start: End of PGY-1 year (during Bootcamp)
Requirements for Completion
Requirements for Completion
Research Project
Design and complete a research study, including submission of research proposal, study design, data collection and data analysis
Complete and publish a literature review on a research topic of interest
Submit manuscript/research findings at high impact peer-reviewed journals
Present research findings on research day and at a conference of your choice
This fulfills the ACGME research requirement for residency
Mentorship
Meet at least once per quarter with faculty research mentor and/or Beth Zander who will provide assessment, supervision and constructive feedback
SPRINT resident will create and maintain a professional research portfolio
Residents’ progress is reviewed twice per year by the Resident Research Committee who will provide feedback and guidance to support SPRINT residents’ successful completion of their goals and program requirements
SPRINT Overview Schedule
SPRINT Overview Schedule
Late PGY-1
Bootcamp month:
Select a research mentor who will act as the Principle Investigator (PI) of your research project. Set up initial meeting and plan for subsequent meetings during your PGY2-4 years. Research mentors to be identified ahead of time. Goal to have a few options and vet faculty ahead of time.
Identify your research topic. Will be determined in coordination with the research mentor.
Complete required online modules (see below) during bootcamp
PGY2
Complete and publish literature review (meta-analysis or systematic review) in a topic of interest
Sign up to become a journal reviewer for a journal of interest (PGY2-3)
Complete online modules
Write and submit a research proposal to the institutional review board (IRB) (PGY2)
Design and work on a research study (PGY 2)
PGY3-4
Publish research findings at high impact peer-reviewed journals (PGY4)
Present research findings on research day and at a conference of their choice (PGY4)
Complete online modules
Optional
Be a member in the resident research committee
Play a bigger role in Friday School Journal Club and in its development (PGY2-4)
CTSI Online Training Courses/Teaching Practicum
CTSI Online Training Courses/Teaching Practicum
The program will entail a didactic series focused on developing the skills needed for a successful research career. Didactic sessions will primarily entail online modules with the addition of a personalized one-on-one didactic series that will be arranged throughout the academic year.
Bootcamp (PGY1)
Introduction to Clinical Research Methodologies
Introduction to Epidemiologic Methods
Ethics in Clinical Research
Basic Statistics for Clinical Research
Critical Appraisal of Observational Studies
PGY2
Introduction to the Principles of Practice and Clinical Research
Complete CITI training requirements:
Good Clinical Practice and Human Research Protections for Biomedical Study Teams—Basic Course
Assessing Capacity to Consent to Research if research requires the assessment of capacity of adults with absent, diminished, or fluctuating capacity to consent
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) depending on the type of research
Expectations
Expectations
SPRINT residents will have dedicated time to complete didactics and SPRINT research requirements (Friday mornings during outpatient rotations & 1 month elective/year minimum). These will be worked into their schedules ahead of time.
SPRINT resident expectations
To understand the key concepts in the responsible conduct of research
To be able to critically appraise the medical scientific literature
To be able to independently formulate a research question, as well as be able to design and conduct a study to address that question
To be able to present and publish the results of one’s scholarly work
Identify individual strengths and weaknesses as researchers
Research mentor expectations
Have adequate expertise in the resident’s area of research and the willingness to devote time and energy beyond normal faculty responsibilities
Meet with SPRINT resident on a quarterly basis
Supervise the SPRINT resident and provide assessment and constructive feedback
Establish research training goals that include quality of performance, mastery of information and technical methods relevant to the research
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