Training healthcare providers in data science for better care of aging veterans
Methods-and-Mentors Experience in Research-Data Science Skills in Rehabilitation and Whole Health for Aging Veterans (SUMMERDSSRWHAV)
The SUMMERDSSRWHAV Program at the Baltimore VA Medical Center is a friendly training program for future healthcare providers and researchers, helping them learn how to use VA data to improve the health of veterans, especially older ones, through an eight-week course focused on teamwork and ethical research practices.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baltimore VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11053411 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The SUMMERDSSRWHAV Program at the Baltimore VA Medical Center focuses on training the next generation of healthcare providers and researchers to utilize VA data effectively for improving the health of veterans. Participants will engage in an eight-week curriculum that emphasizes ethical research practices, data management, and interprofessional collaboration. This program aims to enhance the skills of trainees in geriatric and rehabilitative care, ensuring they are well-equipped to address the needs of aging veterans and their families. By fostering a diverse workforce, the program seeks to reflect the population it serves and drive scientific breakthroughs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are aging veterans and their caregivers who may benefit from improved healthcare services and interventions.
Not a fit: Patients who are not veterans or do not fall within the aging demographic may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare outcomes for aging veterans through enhanced data-driven practices.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives have shown success in enhancing healthcare delivery and outcomes through data-driven approaches and workforce development.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Baltimore VA Medical Center — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Conroy, Susan S — Baltimore VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Conroy, Susan S
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.