Training program for future orthopaedic clinician scholars
Official title: Clinical Scholars Career Development Program (CSCDP)
Funded at Cleveland Clinic Lerner Com-Cwru · NIH-11017853 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The Clinician Scholar Career Development Program is a friendly two-day workshop for orthopaedic residents and new faculty who want to become researchers in orthopaedics, where they’ll learn important skills, hear from successful scholars, and connect with others to help boost their careers in clinical research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cleveland Clinic Lerner Com-Cwru NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cleveland, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2024 |
| Project end | January 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $30,000 |
| NIH project number | 5R13AR083805-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11017853 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are orthopaedic residents in their second to fifth years, surgeons in fellowships, and junior faculty within their first three years.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in orthopaedic training or research may not directly benefit from this program.
What this research studies
The Clinician Scholar Career Development Program (CSCDP) is a two-day annual workshop designed for orthopaedic residents and junior faculty who aspire to become clinician scholars in orthopaedics. Participants engage in training that covers essential topics such as research methodologies, work-life balance, and personal experiences from successful clinician scholars. The program aims to foster innovative research and enhance the skills necessary for advancing the field of orthopaedics. By participating, candidates will gain valuable insights and networking opportunities to support their career development in clinical research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance the quality of orthopaedic research and improve patient care through the development of skilled clinician scholars.
How similar studies have gone: Similar training programs have successfully increased the number of clinician researchers in various medical fields, indicating a positive trend for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Cleveland Clinic Lerner Com-Cwru
Cleveland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Spindler, Kurt Paul — Cleveland Clinic Lerner Com-Cwru
- Study coordinator: Spindler, Kurt Paul
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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.