LMIC Research Centers' Experiences Hosting U.S. and LMIC Trainees: Evaluation of the Fogarty Global Health Fellows and Scholars Program, 2012 to 2020
In this mixed-methods study, we explore themes that emerged from a survey assessing the programmatic experiences of mentors and administrators at institutions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) hosting trainees supported by the Fogarty International Center's Global Health Program for F...
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| Published in: | The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene Vol. 108; no. 4; pp. 660 - 671 |
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
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United States
Institute of Tropical Medicine
01-04-2023
The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene |
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| Summary: | In this mixed-methods study, we explore themes that emerged from a survey assessing the programmatic experiences of mentors and administrators at institutions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) hosting trainees supported by the Fogarty International Center's Global Health Program for Fellows and Scholars. A total of 89 of 170 potential respondents representing 31 countries completed the survey (response rate, 52.4%). There was agreement among respondents that their institutions received sufficient funds to support trainees and had the capacity to manage operational and financial aspects of the program. A majority also agreed that both LMIC and U.S. trainees were beneficial to the host institutions, and that trainee projects were relevant to the needs of the host country. Respondents felt that program benefits to LMIC trainees could be improved by increasing the research consumables budget, increasing the flexibility of program timelines, and increasing engagement between LMIC and U.S. trainees and institutions. Respondents indicated that both U.S. and LMIC trainees behaved professionally (including demonstrating respectful and ethical behavior) and took appropriate initiative to conduct their research projects. Findings from this study will help inform innovations to similar training initiatives that will enhance sustainability and improve program performance, and will be responsive to local needs. |
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| Bibliography: | ObjectType-Article-1 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-2 content type line 23 Authors’ addresses: Baba Musa, Department of Medicine, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria, E-mail: babamaiyaki2000@yahoo.co.uk. Leslie Pierce, M. Shannon Byers, Douglas Heimburger, and Muktar Aliyu, Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, E-mails: leslie.pierce@vumc.org, maryshannonbyers@yahoo.com, douglas.heimburger@vumc.org, and muktar.aliyu@vumc.org. Leslie Johnson, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, E-mail: lmunoz@emory.edu. Liping Du, Department of Biostatistics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, E-mail: liping.du@vumc.org. Faisal Dankishiya, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria, E-mail: fdankishiya@yahoo.com. Donna Ingles, Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Innovation, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, E-mail: donna.j.ingles.1@vanderbilt.edu. Financial support: This project was funded by a grant from the Fogarty International Center of the NIH (D43 TW009337). The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health. |
| ISSN: | 0002-9637 1476-1645 |
| DOI: | 10.4269/ajtmh.22-0595 |