The OMERACT Emerging Leaders Program: The Good, the Bad, and the Future.
J Rheumatol 2019;
46:1047-1052. [PMID:
30824659 DOI:
10.3899/jrheum.181126]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE
To describe the experience of the first OMERACT Emerging Leaders Program (ELP).
METHODS
A Delphi process identified positive aspects, areas for improvement, and future directions. Core items were defined as essential if they received ≥ 70% ratings.
RESULTS
Participants valued relatable/accessible mentors (100%), including an OMERACT Executive mentor (100%), and a support network of peers (90%). Key items for future development were funding support (100%) and developing knowledge about OMERACT processes (90%) and politics (80%).
CONCLUSION
The ELP has the potential to provide targeted training for early career researchers to develop relevant skills for future leadership roles within OMERACT.
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