Council on Quality of Care and Outcomes Research (QCOR) Early Career Development

Mentorship

A critical component of early career development and training is mentorship. The following resources can help identify an appropriate mentor and evaluate the mentor-trainee relationship.

• AHA Mentoring Handbook, 2003 (PDF)
• Academic Mentoring - How to Give It and How to Get It
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Mentoring Presentations - Early Career Day - Scientific Sessions

• Choosing a Mentor: What goes into the Decision (PDF)
  Marcedes Carnethon
• Building Your Mentor Network (PDF)
  Eric Peterson
• How to Develop an Effective Mentor and Mentee Relationship (PDF)
  Marc Sabatine

Presentations

• Scientific Presentations: Abstracts, Oral sessions and Posters (PDF)
  Mintu Turakhia, MD and Stephen Hulley, MD, MPH UCSF School of Medicine

Abstract Information for AHA Meetings

Epidemiology and Prevention | Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health Scientific Sessions

• EPI | Lifestyle Scientific Sessions Resources

Scientific Sessions

• Abstract Submission Guidelines for Scientific Sessions (PDF)
• Best Practices for Writing Abstracts (PDF)
• The most up-to-date information can be found on the Submit Science page.

Writing and Funding Presentations - Early Career Day - Scientific Sessions

• Applying for Funding as an Early Career (PDF)
  Kiran Musunuru
• Early Career Sessions: 10 Ways to Improve Your Scientific Writing (PDF) Robert Harrington
• K99/R00 Grants: Insights into the Review Process and What Reviewers Look For (PDF)
  J. Gary Meszaros
• Choosing a Target Journal (PDF)
  Roberto Bolli

Job Search Presentations - Early Career Day - Scientific Sessions

• You've Been Contacted for an Interview (PDF)
  Cheryl Anderson
• The Job Application Process: Tips for Finding and Applying for Job Openings (PDF)
  Alexis Frazier-Wood
• Experiences from the Trenches of Hard Money (PDF)
  Michelle Fennessy
• Clinical and Scientific Opportunities in the VA System (PDF)
  Mintu Turakhia

Other Presentations - Early Career Day - Scientific Sessions

• What You Should Know on the 1st Day (PDF)
  Bruce Lindsay
• Fellow to Faculty Transitions (PDF)
  Sonali Patel
• Epidemiology and Observational Studies (PDF)
  Kristen Patton
• Why Clinical Medicine and Research? (PDF)
  Christopher Newton
• Update on the Pediatric Heart Network and How to Get Involved (PDF)
  Kristin M. Burns

CVD Epidemiology Research Training

• About the NRSA Programs; T32 vs. F32, etc.

Programs are available at the following institutions:

• Brigham and Women's Hospital
• Case Western Reserve University
• Johns Hopkins University
• North Carolina State University
• Northwestern University
• University of Alabama at Birmingham
• University of California San Diego
• University of Minnesota
• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• University of Rochester
• University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Wake Forest University School of Medicine

NIH: Career Development Awards for Physicians

• NIH Early Research Career Development
• Career Award Wizard*: Helps you select the right career award
• K23: Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award. Development of the independent research scientist in the clinical arena. 3-5 yrs, 75 percent commitment.
• K08: Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award. Development of the independent clinical research scientist. 3-5 yrs; 75 percent effort.

Career Development Awards for Research Doctorates: NIH

• Career Award Wizard*: Helps you select the right career award
• K01: Mentored Research Scientist Development Award. Career development in a new area of research. 3-5 yrs; Salary determined by the sponsoring Institute.

Awards Types

• Early Career
• Career Achievement
• Travel Stipends
• Scholarships
• Lifetime Achievement
• Lectures

Visit Council Awards and Lectures for full details.

Quality of Care and Outcomes Research Specific Awards

The Council on Quality of Care and Outcomes Research (QCOR) proudly sponsors an award and travel grant to its specialty conference, as well as a medical student scholarship. These programs honor researchers, early career investigators and medical students for their outstanding contributions and research of heart disease.

Awards include:

• Lecture and Awards presented at the AHA Scientific Sessions
• Medical Student Scholarship
• Visit the QCOR Awards and Lectures page for a full list of available awards and lectures.