Summer Institute Program Descriptions

Similarities and Differences across Summer Institute Programs*
Aims, Training Emphasis, and Structures

Category	Cardiovascular-Related Research (SUNY)	Behavioral and Sleep Medicine (SUNY)	Comparative Effectiveness Research (Columbia)	Mentoring Researchers in Latino Health Disparities (SDSU)	Functional and Applied Genomics of Blood Disorders (GHSU)	Cardiovascular Genetic Epidemiology (WUSTL)
# Trainees/Year	12	12	8	8	8	8
Aims as specified by individual programs	Fundamental training by interdisciplinary faculty in the area of cardiovascular health disparities Partnerships between mentors and mentees based on mutual research interests in CVD health disparities Help mentees develop skills needed to develop independent research interests and apply for independent research grants Grant-writing workshops to promote sustainable independent research career	Fundamental training evidence-based behavioral interventions and sleep research methods Grant-writing workshops to promote sustainable independent research career Mentoring team partnership based on mutual research interests Support thru monthly webinars, academic social networking and mid-year meetings	Intro to landmark research in HLBS research Rigorous training in CER methods and responsible conduct of research Ongoing structured mentorship experience Interaction opportunities with existing programs at Columbia for mutual support	Equip Jr. researchers with skills / motivation to be independent researchers in Latino health disparities/CVD Increase body of research on Latino health Increase Latino access to culturally competent health info/care Increase number of investigators focused on disparities research	Provide didactic and hands-on bench research training in interdisciplinary functional and applied genomics approaches to study blood cell disorders Provide mentees with access to cutting-edge techniques/application Help develop strategy for grant submission	Provide working knowledge in genetic epidemiology and bioinformatics Integrate skills with substantive research interests to develop new grant applications Mixture of didactic course work, survey lectures and meetings with mentors Ongoing mentoring and possible research collaborations based on mutual research interests Grant-writing skills through workshops and brainstorming sessions
Outcomes	Submit grant application to acquire NIH-sponsored funding	Submit grant application to acquire NIH-sponsored funding	Submit grant application to acquire funding for research efforts	Submit grant application to acquire NIH-sponsored funding	Submit grant application to acquire NHLBI-sponsored funding	Submit grant application to acquire NIH-sponsored funding
General Training Areas
Didactic and/or Laboratory Training Courses that are specific to training emphasis in each program	Health disparities in CVD CVD and African-American women Pathophysiology of heart failure Community-based participatory research Genetic epidemiology Behavioral interventions for BP control Diabetes and CVD CVD and pharmacological therapy Diversity in workforce challenges and opportunities for minority faculty	Evidence-based Behavioral Interventions & Sleep research methods Sleep physiology OSA and CVD Behavioral Neuroscience Diagnostics and treatment approaches Stress-related sleep disturbances and health outcomes Ethnicity and sleep Behavioral and alternative medicine Community-based participatory research	Intro to landmark research topics in HLBS research Decision Analysis for Clinical and Public Health Practices CER-specific seminars	Epidemiological / Observational Studies Measurement: Physical Activity and Nutrition Accelerometer SOFIT, SOPLAY, SOPARC Nutrient Data System Demo Correlations / Determinants Studies Intervention Studies Translation Dissemination Studies	Multidisciplinary didactic curriculum Translational research approaches Gene expression and proteomics Hands-on bench research training in functional and applied genomics techniques	Variable Topic Survey Lectures (depending on needs of trainees) Standard Topic Surveys Lectures on: CVD ECHO phenotypes Pulmonary / respiratory Genetic factors underling each Epidemiology and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Hypertension Race, Ethnicity, Genetics & Health Disparities
Research Design and Analysis	Research Design, Methods, Analysis Intro Epidemiology / Biostatistics Recruitment and Retention Principles of biostatistics	Epidemiology and Biostatistics Recruitment and Retention Assessing NIH and CDC sponsored National data	Training CER methods Principles of Epidemiology Intro Biostatistical Methods	Research Design, Methods, Analysis Multivariate analysis and SEM HCHS/SOL data analysis	Research Design, Methods, Analysis Data collection and analysis Bioinformatics analysis	Genetic Epidemiology (SI-1) Bioinformatics (SI-2) Survey Lectures
Responsible Conduct of Research	Responsible Conduct of Research	Responsible conduct of research	Responsible conduct of research	Responsible conduct of research	Responsible conduct of research	Responsible conduct of research
Minority/Diversity	Cultural competencies Intro Health Disparities Challenges / Opportunities for Minority Faculty Disparities in CVD CVD and AA women Inclusion of women in NIH trials Health care policy and effect on health disparities	Intro to health disparities Racial and ethnic influences on health Disabilities and other issues of diversity Health behavior models in minority populations Challenges / opportunities for minority faculty: Pathway to success	Race and Health	Intro to Latino health disparities research CHD Risk Factors in Latino populations Childhood origins of chronic diseases in Latino populations Working with Community Partners and Promoters Latino Health Disparities Research	Lectures – Unique issues faced by URM mentees in conducting research and in pursuing independent research careers Climbing the academic ladder; tenure and promotion Professional development	Multiple lectures: “Unique issues faced by URM mentees in conducting research and in pursuing independent research careers”(Choudhry, Davila-Roman, DeBaun, Gavin & Rotimi)
Grant Writing Workshops/Training	Grant-writing workshops by NHLBI NIH Overview Grant Idea Development NIH Grant Application Preparation NIH Grant Submission Career Development Award Application Components Career Development Award Mechanism for New Investigators R Series Mechanism Peer Review and Grant Review Policies and Procedures	Grant-writing workshops by NHLBI NIH Overview Grant Idea Development NIH Grant Application Preparation NIH Grant Submission Career Development Award Application Components Career Development Award Mechanism for New Investigators R Series Mechanism Peer Review and Grant Review Policies and Procedures	Writing a Successful NIH grant application Grant-writing workshops by NHLBI NIH Overview Grant Idea Development NIH Grant Application Preparation NIH Grant Submission Career Development Award Application Components Career Development Award Mechanism for New Investigators R Series Mechanism Peer Review and Grant Review Policies and Procedures	Multiple Panel Discussions Grant-writing workshops by NHLBI NIH Overview Grant Idea Development NIH Grant Application Preparation NIH Grant Submission Career Development Award Application Components Career Development Award Mechanism for New Investigators R Series Mechanism Peer Review and Grant Review Policies and Procedures	What makes a good grant proposal Developing a grant timeline Mock study section Grant-writing workshops by NHLBI NIH Overview Grant Idea Development NIH Grant Application Preparation NIH Grant Submission Career Development Award Application Components Career Development Award Mechanism for New Investigators R Series Mechanism Peer Review and Grant Review Policies and Procedures	One-on-one meetings w/NHLBI Panel Discussion and grant writing workshops by local WU experts Grant-writing workshops by NHLBI NIH Overview Grant Idea Development NIH Grant Application Preparation NIH Grant Submission Career Development Award Application Components Career Development Award Mechanism for New Investigators R Series Mechanism Peer Review and Grant Review Policies and Procedures
Research Project and Grant Proposal Development	First Summer: Develop own proposal by end of 1st week Present proposal by end of 2nd week Submit draft prior to 2nd SI Mock study section during 2nd SI	Develop/present initial proposal by end of 1st SI Submit draft prior to 2nd SI Mock study section during 2nd SI	On-going grant-writing support Almost exclusive focus on grant proposals for 2-week second SI	Grant Proposal Development Developing a Grant Team Grant Mechanisms Working with Community Partners, Program Managers and Promoters Mentees Grant Proposal Presentation Mock Study Sessions (see Mid-Yr Visit)	Research project design Research collaborators Developing a grant proposal	Research project development, including daily brain-storming meetings during SI’s at lunch Evolving plans, presentations, critiques Mock Study Sessions (see Mid-Yr Visit) Ongoing grant-writing critique & support
Monthly Support/Regular Networking	Regular mentor/mentee interactions	Monthly webinars, academic networking	Interactions with existing Columbia programs for mutual support	Regular mentor/mentee communications	Regular contact among Mentoring committee	Regular mentor/mentee communications
Scientific Writing	Writing/Publishing Research Papers	Writing/Publishing Research Papers		Scientific Writing	Technical Writing Skills I & II	Lectures by and individual feedback from Karen Dodson, Technical Writing Editor
Career Planning	Career Development	Career Development (see Mentoring)	Professional training and career development	Career Ladder & Authorship Networking with Senior Researchers	Career planning & Networking	Regular F2F meetings with Director and Mentors to discuss career plans
Mentoring	Mentoring partnerships Improving mentee’s research skills Providing motivation and personal growth Providing career guidance Promoting mentees for scholarships and other development opportunities	Mentoring partnerships Improving mentee’s research skills Providing motivation and personal growth Providing career guidance Promoting mentees for scholarships and other development opportunities	Mentoring partnerships Ongoing structured mentorship experience	Mentoring partnerships Ongoing structured mentorship experience Visits to mentee’s institution by mentors	Partnerships Visits to mentor’s institution (see Mid-Year) to refine bench skills and career planning Research plans Grant writing skills Career Development Additional bench training	Partnerships Mentors from (1) WUSTL plus (2) Trainee’s home institution. Daily group and one-on-one meetings during SI’s Daily F2F meetings during SI’s Ongoing communications via email or Skype
Mentor Selection	Mentoring team declared by end of first SI Director contacts faculty with expertise in mentee’s area and sets up initial interview Director discusses roles and responsibilities with each team Primary and secondary mentors assigned Initial pool of 12 mentors	Mentoring team declared by end of first SI Director contacts faculty with expertise in mentee’s area and sets up initial interview Director discusses roles and responsibilities with each team Primary and secondary mentors assigned Initial pool of 12 mentors	Applicants select mentoring team (a list of Columbia CER mentors is available) Selection committee makes recommendations for mentoring team, if needed.	National leaders in respective fields Mentoring team declared end of 1st SI Teams chosen according to area of expertise and geographical considerations Director contacts faculty with expertise in mentee’s area and sets up initial interview Director discusses roles and responsibilities with each team Initial pool of 12 mentors	Mentoring team established by end of first summer institute National experts in field identified Matching research interests of mentee and PRIDE mentor Mentor identified at home institution Potential to establish long-term research collaborations	One or more WUSTL mentors (matching research and interests) One home institution mentor if possible or a national leader Mentors matched prior to first SI based on background and research interests, but evaluated during first SI to make sure the matching is good
Mentoring Process	Meet bi-monthly (in person, webinars, other means) Contact initiated by mentee Periodic monitoring by Program Director to assess if match is appropriate	Meet bi-monthly (in person, webinars, other means) Contact initiated by mentee Periodic monitoring by Program Director to assess if match is appropriate	Frequency of meetings is decided between mentor and mentee (bi-monthly is recommended). Meet with Program Directors quarterly.	Meet regularly either in person, or by phone or e-mail Contact initiated by mentee Periodic monitoring by Program Director to assess if match is appropriate	Face-to-face meeting first day of PRIDE Email contact Face-to face meeting mid-year Monitor online evaluation Encounters at national meetings Contact made by Skype	Mentors meet daily during the Summer Institute and Mid-year Visit Mentees initiate contact Periodic monitoring by program staff Contact made periodically by phone or Skype when summer institute is not in session
Ultimate Goal	Submit grant application to acquire NIH-sponsored funding	Submit grant application to acquire NIH-sponsored funding	Submit grant application to acquire NIH, AHRQ-sponsored funding	Submit grant application to acquire NIH-sponsored funding	Submit grant application to acquire NHLBI-sponsored funding	Submit grant application to acquire NIH-sponsored funding
Mid-Year Meeting	Support, Networking	Support, Networking	Fall and Spring seminars, workshops and conferences	Discussions and progress updates Individual meetings and conversations Mock Study Sessions Writing retreats	Individual meetings, Mentee visits lab of mentor to refine plans and skills, see Mentoring	F2F visit to WUSTL Discussions and progress updates Individual mentor-trainee meetings Mock Study sessions
Long-Term Follow-Up	Monthly progress reports, quarterly discussions with mentors to Webinars, academic social networking and mid-year meetings	Monthly progress reports, quarterly discussions with mentors to Webinars, academic social networking and mid-year meetings	Evaluations Three-year reunion	Continued mentor-trainee communication to develop grant projects & career Evaluations Webinars, academic social networking and mid-year meetings	Continued mentor-trainee communication to develop grant projects & career goals Evaluations Annual conference call to prepare for SI	Mentor-trainee communication about grant developments Evaluations, Progress reports and other follow-up Select long term follow up by program staff
Program-Specific Topics
Ombudsman	Faculty advisory committee	Faculty advisory committee	Remain in contact with scholars Intermediary between program leaders and participants Pursue resolutions to problems/concerns, if any Ensure confidentiality/comfort of scholars	Program Manager designated as program Ombudsman Remain in contact with scholars Intermediary between program leaders and participants Pursue resolutions to problems/concerns, if any Ensure confidentiality/comfort of scholars	Program Administrator Program Director intermediary between mentees/mentors PRIDE administrative team Coordination Core staff	Program Manager designated as program Ombudsman Intermediary between Mentees and Mentors
Time Commitment/Duration
Duration: 1st SI	~ 2 weeks	~ 2 weeks	~ 5 weeks	2 weeks	~ 3 weeks	3 weeks
Duration: 2nd SI	~ 1 week	~ 1 week	~ 2 weeks	· 1 week	~ 2 weeks	3 weeks
Duration: Mid-Year	~ 2 days	~ 2 days	Fall/Spring ongoing	2 days	~ 2 days	~ 2 days
Duration: Annual Workshop	~ 3 days	~ 3 days	~ 3 days	~ 3 days	~ 3 days	~ 3 days
Dates: 1st SI – Cohort 1 (2011)	July 11-July 22, 2011	July 31-Aug 13, 2011	July 5-Aug 9, 2011	July 15-July 30, 2011	July 11-July 26, 2011	July 13-Aug 3, 2011
Dates: 2nd SI – Cohort 1 (2012)	July 8-July 21, 2012	Aug 5-Aug 11, 2012	June 11-June 15, 2012 (dates may change)	July 15-July 20, 2012	July 23-Aug 4, 2012	July 30-Aug 17, 2012
Dates: Mid-Year – Cohort 1	Nov 13, 2011	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA	Jan 5-6, 2012
Dates: Annual Workshop – Cohort 1	May 2-4, 2012	May 2-4, 2012	May 2-4, 2012	May 2-4, 2012	May 2-4, 2012	May 2-4, 2012
Dates: 1st SI - Cohort 2 (2012)	July 8-July 21, 2012	July 29-Aug 11, 2012	July 2-Aug 7, 2012	July 20-Aug 3, 2012	July 9-July 24, 2012	July 12-July 31, 2012
Dates: 2nd SI – Cohort 2 (2013)	July 14-July 20, 2013	Aug 5-Aug 10, 2013	June 24-June 28, 2013 (dates may change)	July 12-July 18, 2013 (dates may change)	July 22-Aug 3, 2013	July 28-Aug 15, 2013
Dates: Mid-Year – Cohort 2	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA	Jan 10-11, 2013
Dates: Annual Workshop – Cohort 2	May 8-10, 2013	May 8-10, 2013	May 8-10, 2013	May 8-10, 2013	May 8-10, 2013	May 8-10, 2013
Dates: 1st SI - Cohort 3 (2013)	July 7–July 20, 2013	July 28–Aug 10, 2013	July 1–Aug 6, 2013 (dates may change)	July 12–July 27, 2013 (dates may change)	July 8–July 23, 2013	July 10–July 31, 2013
Dates: 2nd SI – Cohort 3 (2014)	Nov 13, 2011	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA
Dates: Mid-Year – Cohort 3	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA
Dates: Annual Workshop – Cohort 3	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA
Category	Cardiovascular-Related Research (SUNY)	Behavioral and Sleep Medicine (SUNY)	Comparative Effectiveness Research (Columbia)	Mentoring Researchers in Latino Health Disparities (SDSU)	Functional and Applied Genomics of Blood Disorders (GRU)	Cardiovascular Genetic Epidemiology (WUSTL)

*This table represents the approximate content, structure and duration of each Summer Institute Program. Elements of each program are likely to change from
year-to-year in response to the needs of the participating cohort. Please contact individual programs for more detail.

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