Building an interdisciplinary PhD with DNA: iPhD Healthcare Genetics Rosanne Pruitt, PhD, RN, FNP, bc Julie Eggert, PhD, RN Clemson University School of Nursing
Objectives 1.Describe program genesis including goals identified by collaborative partners 2.Discuss program implementation including barriers and facilitators 3.Identify outcomes of 1 st four years of iPhD HCG 4.Determine impact of iHCG PhD program
Why Healthcare Genetics? Existing state programs SC Commission of Higher Education University & Partner Strengths Unique Sequencing of the human genome completed
Three options Bench Scientists to listen to clinician needs & develop laboratory protocols focused on clinical issues, generating data for best practice, translating research “bench to bedside” Interventionists to work with individuals/groups to fill knowledge gap and develop interdisciplinary practice models for providers & educators Health Policy “a new frontier” with knowledge surging ahead of ethics & health policy creating a void of experts to address emerging ethical and policy issues
Goal of Partnership “…to collaborate with interdisciplinary partners to create a doctoral program emphasizing the impact of genetics on healthcare.”
Program Genesis Establishing need Survey results 4 students taking “potential” courses in anticipation Involvement of stakeholders Clemson University administration Department of Genetics Greenwood Genetic Center
Program Implementation Barriers & Facilitators Recruitment Uniqueness of program Online format Program hours 70 (52 +dissertation) Student financial support ongoing needs uniqueness of program
Program Implementation Barriers & Facilitators (continued) University stakeholders Ongoing efforts to build supporters adjunct faculty alliance with new programs
Applications and Enrollment Cohorts Year InquiriesAcceptedEnrolled Continuing Enrollment (1 st graduates 12/12)
Outcomes (Years 1-4 and beyond) Student progress Year 4: 2 graduates in December Year 5: Anticipate at least 3 graduates Year 6 & beyond anticipate 6 graduates & 6 new admissions annually
Interdisciplinary Symposium National speakers included: – Dr Jean Jenkins, NIH – Dr Joseph McInerney, NCHPEG SC speakers – Greenwood Genetics Center and physicians & faculty – Pharmacogenetics expert, USC
Outcomes Fellowships NIH fellows (3 students & 3 faculty) Dietary Supplement Research Practicum (1 student) Summer Genetics Institute (3 faculty, 1 student) Pain Institute (1 student) Others Greenwood Genetics Fellowship Cecil Fellowship for Genetics & Gerontology Blue Cross Blue Shield Faculty Fellowships (4) Department of Commerce Fellowships (3)
Outcomes YearPublicationsPostersPodia Grant Submission Funding Year Year Year Year Year
Awards International (Sigma Theta Tau) Rising Star Award Research Program Award University Outstanding Doctoral Student Recognition (3 students)
Outcomes: Publications Journals: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing Nursing Forum American Journal of Nursing Epigenomics Journal of Pediatric Nursing 4 book chapters
Program Impact Stakeholder support Greenwood Genetics Spartanburg Regional Hospital System St. Francis Bon Secours Hospital Greenville University Medical Center Ongoing stakeholder involvement
A worthwhile challenge.
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