8 A decade of excellence and impact: The UCLA Clinical And Translational Science Institute – Research Associates Program (CTSI-RAP)
Objectives/Goals: The impact of the program on alumni students was measured in a 2023 survey, which assessed key factors and student perspectives on motivation to apply/remain in the program, their engagement activities, how they used the skills acquired in RAP upon graduating, and if they were curr...
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| author | Laurie Shaker-Irwin Jim Morrison Tiffany Chen Omar Selim Brisa Garcia Denise Gellene Angshuman Saha Noah Federman |
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| description | Objectives/Goals: The impact of the program on alumni students was measured in a 2023 survey, which assessed key factors and student perspectives on motivation to apply/remain in the program, their engagement activities, how they used the skills acquired in RAP upon graduating, and if they were currently serving in a health profession and/or clinical research. Methods/Study Population: Survey questions were based upon specific components of CTSI-RAP that make it unique. Covered topics related to motivation for participation, meaningful experiences, program effectiveness, future use of RAP knowledge/training, and current career roles in the health professions and/or clinical research. The survey was built and analyzed in REDCap and deployed May–July 2023. The study received exempt certification from the IRB. The survey was sent to 123 alumni from the 2013 to 2021 cohorts. Bounced e-mails were followed up on and two reminder e-mails were sent to initial non-responders. Identifiable demographic information was separated from program evaluation questions for analysis. A subanalysis was performed to determine program impact on students who identified as underserved or disadvantaged. Results/Anticipated Results: Respondents included 82/123 (66.7%) alumni. The survey took approximately 15 minutes. Most of the students 64/82 (78.0%) had 1 year or less research experience. The top three motivating factors for joining the RAP program were gaining clinical research experience, exposure to healthcare settings, and interest in pursuing a healthcare related career. Most alumni rated the overall effectiveness of the RAP program as very or somewhat valuable and the majority felt that the program ranked high or very high among their undergraduate experiences. The program was very influential or influential in defining their long-term plans and goals. Just under half felt that their career aspirations were changed or influenced by the program, which was especially true for those who identified as underserved/disadvantaged. Discussion/Significance of Impact: CTSI-RAP alumni highly value their experience in the program. They have benefitted professionally and are motivated to keep their connection to the program alive. With a decade of clinical research excellence and programming, CTSI-RAP’s impact is well established as a proven model benefiting both students and the clinical research infrastructure. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-b11cb8a575b24ce79ca2785ae6739fae2025-08-20T02:40:52ZengCambridge University PressJournal of Clinical and Translational Science2059-86612025-04-0193310.1017/cts.2024.7008 A decade of excellence and impact: The UCLA Clinical And Translational Science Institute – Research Associates Program (CTSI-RAP)Laurie Shaker-Irwin0Jim Morrison1Tiffany Chen2Omar Selim3Brisa Garcia4Denise Gellene5Angshuman Saha6Noah Federman7University of California, Los AngelesUniversity of California, Los AngelesUniversity of California, Los Angeles(Johns Hopkins University)University of California, Los AngelesUniversity of California, Los AngelesUniversity of California, Los AngelesUniversity of California, Los AngelesObjectives/Goals: The impact of the program on alumni students was measured in a 2023 survey, which assessed key factors and student perspectives on motivation to apply/remain in the program, their engagement activities, how they used the skills acquired in RAP upon graduating, and if they were currently serving in a health profession and/or clinical research. Methods/Study Population: Survey questions were based upon specific components of CTSI-RAP that make it unique. Covered topics related to motivation for participation, meaningful experiences, program effectiveness, future use of RAP knowledge/training, and current career roles in the health professions and/or clinical research. The survey was built and analyzed in REDCap and deployed May–July 2023. The study received exempt certification from the IRB. The survey was sent to 123 alumni from the 2013 to 2021 cohorts. Bounced e-mails were followed up on and two reminder e-mails were sent to initial non-responders. Identifiable demographic information was separated from program evaluation questions for analysis. A subanalysis was performed to determine program impact on students who identified as underserved or disadvantaged. Results/Anticipated Results: Respondents included 82/123 (66.7%) alumni. The survey took approximately 15 minutes. Most of the students 64/82 (78.0%) had 1 year or less research experience. The top three motivating factors for joining the RAP program were gaining clinical research experience, exposure to healthcare settings, and interest in pursuing a healthcare related career. Most alumni rated the overall effectiveness of the RAP program as very or somewhat valuable and the majority felt that the program ranked high or very high among their undergraduate experiences. The program was very influential or influential in defining their long-term plans and goals. Just under half felt that their career aspirations were changed or influenced by the program, which was especially true for those who identified as underserved/disadvantaged. Discussion/Significance of Impact: CTSI-RAP alumni highly value their experience in the program. They have benefitted professionally and are motivated to keep their connection to the program alive. With a decade of clinical research excellence and programming, CTSI-RAP’s impact is well established as a proven model benefiting both students and the clinical research infrastructure.https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2059866124007003/type/journal_article |
| spellingShingle | Laurie Shaker-Irwin Jim Morrison Tiffany Chen Omar Selim Brisa Garcia Denise Gellene Angshuman Saha Noah Federman 8 A decade of excellence and impact: The UCLA Clinical And Translational Science Institute – Research Associates Program (CTSI-RAP) Journal of Clinical and Translational Science |
| title | 8 A decade of excellence and impact: The UCLA Clinical And Translational Science Institute – Research Associates Program (CTSI-RAP) |
| title_full | 8 A decade of excellence and impact: The UCLA Clinical And Translational Science Institute – Research Associates Program (CTSI-RAP) |
| title_fullStr | 8 A decade of excellence and impact: The UCLA Clinical And Translational Science Institute – Research Associates Program (CTSI-RAP) |
| title_full_unstemmed | 8 A decade of excellence and impact: The UCLA Clinical And Translational Science Institute – Research Associates Program (CTSI-RAP) |
| title_short | 8 A decade of excellence and impact: The UCLA Clinical And Translational Science Institute – Research Associates Program (CTSI-RAP) |
| title_sort | 8 a decade of excellence and impact the ucla clinical and translational science institute research associates program ctsi rap |
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