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- The report discusses the Peer-mentored Research Development Meeting (PRDM), an interdisciplinary mentoring program started in 2004 by postdoctoral scholars and junior faculty at the University of Pittsburgh.
- Between February 2004 and February 2006, PRDM members tracked their research activities, focusing on structured meetings and ongoing mentorship, leading to increased accountability and collaboration.
- The study found that participants were involved in 91 research projects and demonstrated improved productivity and focus over the two-year period, suggesting that structured peer mentoring can boost research efficiency for junior scholars.
Article Abstract
Objective: This report describes a model for the development, process, and tracking methods of a Peer-mentored Research Development Meeting (PRDM), an interdisciplinary peer mentoring program. The program was initiated in 2004 by a group of postdoctoral scholars and junior faculty from the Schools of the Health Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh.
Method: From February 2004 through February 2006, PRDM's first five members tracked and documented their research activity (e.g., manuscripts, grants) every 4 months. The defining features of PRDM are adherence to a structured frequency and format for meetings, systematic tracking and evaluation of research development activities, and maintenance of ongoing relationships with senior mentors.
Results: During the 24-month data collection period, members were involved in 91 research development projects including grant applications, journal article manuscripts, book chapters, and conference abstracts. Members' productivity increased during the 24-month period, as did the efficiency and focus of the completed projects.
Conclusion: Members increased the efficiency and focus of their research development activities during the study period. Structured peer-mentoring groups have the potential to enhance research productivity among junior investigators in research intensive environments.
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