1. Building an interdisciplinary PhD with DNA: iPhD Healthcare Genetics Rosanne Pruitt, PhD, RN, FNP, bc Julie Eggert, PhD, RN Clemson University School of Nursing

2. 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

3. Why Healthcare Genetics? Existing state programs SC Commission of Higher Education University & Partner Strengths Unique Sequencing of the human genome completed

4. 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

5. Goal of Partnership “…to collaborate with interdisciplinary partners to create a doctoral program emphasizing the impact of genetics on healthcare.”

6. 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

7. Program Implementation Barriers & Facilitators Recruitment Uniqueness of program Online format Program hours 70 (52 +dissertation) Student financial support ongoing needs uniqueness of program

8. Program Implementation Barriers & Facilitators (continued) University stakeholders Ongoing efforts to build supporters adjunct faculty alliance with new programs

9. Applications and Enrollment Cohorts Year InquiriesAcceptedEnrolled Continuing Enrollment 2008-094444 2009-1016863 2010-1118658 2011-12449612 2012-1388 21 (1 st graduates 12/12)

10. 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

11. Interdisciplinary Symposium National speakers included: – Dr Jean Jenkins, NIH – Dr Joseph McInerney, NCHPEG SC speakers – Greenwood Genetics Center and physicians & faculty – Pharmacogenetics expert, USC

12. 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)

13. Outcomes YearPublicationsPostersPodia Grant Submission Funding Year 08-09120 Year 09-101430 Year 10-111740 Year 11-1210 41 Year 12-131212

14. Awards  International (Sigma Theta Tau) Rising Star Award Research Program Award  University Outstanding Doctoral Student Recognition (3 students)

16. Outcomes: Publications Journals: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing Nursing Forum American Journal of Nursing Epigenomics Journal of Pediatric Nursing 4 book chapters

17. Program Impact Stakeholder support Greenwood Genetics Spartanburg Regional Hospital System St. Francis Bon Secours Hospital Greenville University Medical Center Ongoing stakeholder involvement

19. A worthwhile challenge.

20. Thank You For more information www.clemson.edu/nursing