2024 ACLP Developing Scholarship and Research Colloquium

Abstract: Background: Consultation-liaison psychiatrists have the capacity to contribute significantly to metrics-driven clinical and educational program development and research. However, many have not had opportunities during their careers to acquire the skills necessary to lead these efforts. To advance the field of CL Psychiatry, the ACLP Research Subcommittee developed a full day colloquium for CL psychiatrists interested in engaging in scholarship and research as part of their careers, whether on a modest scale or with the intent of becoming independent investigators.

Specific Aims: The colloquium aims to enlarge the cadre of CL psychiatrists who possess the skills needed to take scientific investigations from initial ideas to completed projects. It is geared towards participants building program development or research careers, including those who are seeking to incorporate research into their clinical careers. The colloquium welcomes trainees (students, residents, and fellows) through mid-level faculty. Ideal applicants will range from those just getting started in project development to those who are developing their first proposals for independent external funding.

Program Description: The program will begin with general sessions on creating successful research careers, followed by smaller, interactive sessions and workshops for developing scholars in three tracks. Participants will have an opportunity to select a colloquium track that best fits their career goals, including 1) Independent Investigators (II) 2) Primary Clinicians Engaged in Research (PCER), and 3) Clinicians and Educational Program Developers (CEPD). Each track will have interactive didactic sessions focused on creating and sustaining scholarly productivity, as well as small group workshops with opportunities to present their work to mentors in the field. Topics will focus on career development, establishing effective mentorship, project development, and identifying resources to support projects.

Information for Participants:
Individuals wishing to participate in the PCER and CEPD tracks must register for the colloquium in advance. There is no application process for these tracks, but attendance will be limited to 35 participants per track to ensure ample opportunities for participants to engage with mentors and other participants during small group sessions. Registered participants may choose to briefly present an active project in a round-table session where they will receive feedback from track mentors.

Individuals wishing to participate in the Independent Investigator track will be selected through a competitive application process (described below). Six applicants will be selected for this track. During small group workshops, selected participants will have 15 minutes to present an overview of their original research ideas/proposals to small panels of mentors and fellow mentees, followed by 15 mins of interactive discussion to receive guidance for advancing their work. Applicants for the Independent Investigator track may submit ideas that are at any stage of development, from novel specific aims or research objectives to fully developed proposals that have not yet been funded.

Applications for Independent Investigators track: Applications will be due on July 1, 2023, and will include: a 1-page description of the applicant’s research idea or proposal, including Specific Aims/Hypotheses or Research Objectives, a 1-page personal statement of the applicant’s career goals, and the applicant’s CV.

Agenda Overview: 9:00-9:15 Welcoming remarks: Drs. Maria Prom and Zev Nakamura
9:15-10:00 Keynote #1: Career as a clinician engaged in research
10:00-10:45 Keynote #2: Scholarship/project development
10:45-11:00 Break
11:00-12:00 Small group career-based discussions led by mentors
1. Independent Investigator track
2. Primary Clinicians Engaged in Research track
3. Clinical and Educational Program Developers track
12:00-1:00 LUNCH
1:00-2:30 Breakout session #1
1. Independent Investigator track
a. Speaker #1
b. Participant presentations and feedback sessions
2. Primary Clinicians Engaged in Research track
a. Speaker #1
b. Participant presentations and discussion sessions
3. Clinical and Educational Program Developers track
a. Speaker #1
b. Participant presentations and discussion sessions
2:30-2:45 Break
2:45-4:15 Breakout Session # 2
1. Independent Investigator track
a. Speaker #2
b. Participant presentations and feedback sessions
2. Primary Clinicians Engaged in Research track
a. Speaker #2
b. Participant presentations and discussion sessions
3. Clinical and Educational Program Developers track
a. Speaker #2
b. Participant presentations and discussion sessions
4:15-4:30 Break
4:30-4:55 Large group mentorship didactic
4:55-5:00 Closing Remarks: Drs. Maria Prom and Zev Nakamura

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The Developing Scholarship and Research Colloquium incorporates concepts related to DEI in scholarship and research throughout the session. We encourage applicants/participants underrepresented in research and scholarship, including but not limited to BIPOC individuals, disabled individuals, LGBTQI+ individuals, women, and those from institutions with limited research resources. Applicants from these groups will receive additional consideration for the Independent Investigator track.