Next up at the #APSAVirtualMeeting is Dr. Nancy Brown discussing more about how institutions can support physician-scientists in their career path. She promises pro tips for finding a quality institution

First Gap in funding is the transition from a student to early career faculty positions. She talked about her experience when at Vanderbilt of supporting early career physician-scientists. #APSAVirtualMeeting

Clear protected research time & salary support, as well as a structured mentoring/monitoring cycle with measurable intermediate outcomes (pending K application by the end of the 1st year). #APSAVirtualMeeting

Created Newman Society: w/ institutional support, pooled all K awardees, oversight of mentorship, a career development seminar, culture of cross-fertilization among early-stage faculty, repository of successful grants to learn what works, & an internal grant review process 2 help

Key points:
+ there is *NO* "one-size-fits-all" solution
+ the environment matters for success
+ oversight enhances success across departments
+ shepherd trainees beyond "independence"
+ we get what we ask for - no success if no investment

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