UAB Health Services and Outcomes Research Training Program
Content Areas:
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Translating Research into Practice (TRIP)
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Health Outcomes Research
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Quality Measurement
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Economic Evaluation
The overall goal of this multidisciplinary program is to build a health services research training infrastructure that will prepare independent investigators to pursue careers focused on translating research evidence into practice. Among the skills targeted for development are: changing physician practice behavior, improving quality of care, assessing the impact of the delivery system on the quality of care, relevant epidemiological, statistical, experimental, and quasi-experimental methodology, analysis of large data sets, economic evaluation, and the practical application of outcomes research methodology.
The cornerstones of the UAB Health Services and Outcomes Research Training Program are mentorship, academic enrichment, and independent research experience. The program includes both predoctoral and postdoctoral training positions. To be eligible for a postdoctoral position, prospective trainees must be a U.S. citizen or have permanent residency status, have a clinical degree (MDs, DMDs/DDSs, PhD Nurses, PhD Clinical Psychologists, PharmDs), and have completed their residency training. A 2-year commitment is required. The academic component for postdoctoral trainees involves the MSPH in Health Policy and Outcomes Research (http://www.soph.uab.edu/hcopcontent.asp?id=1126&pid=113&gpid=87). Predoctoral candidates must apply and be accepted into the Health Services Administration-Health Services Research PhD program (http://main.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=33491) to be eligible for a training position. Predoctoral training requires a 3-year commitment. Each trainee is expected to identify a major research focus, design and complete a research project relevant to Translating Evidence into Practice, and submit the results for peer-reviewed dissemination.
If you are interested in applying for a slot in this training program, please contact Suzanne Baker, Deputy Director, UAB Center for Outcomes and Effectiveness Research and Education (sbaker@uab.edu). Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding AHRQ T32s, please go to http://www.ahrq.gov/fund/training/t32.htm.