3561 Creating a Scientific Community for Outcomes Researchers

OBJECTIVES/SPECIFIC AIMS: 1. Foster a community of scholars – by centering on training and professional development programs that assist with career progression. 2. Improve heath equity for the community – by developing innovative ways to capture data, address problems, deliver solutions, and disseminate results to patients and people everywhere. 3. Facilitate interdisciplinary teams at all career stages – by providing opportunities for researchers, regardless of discipline and career stage, to engage in dialogue with others. SCOR has developed a series of programs to address each stage in the career arch. LEAD: Learn Enhance Advance Drive develops a pipeline of future leaders within UAB by engaging junior faculty and staff who are in leadership roles or will be in leadership roles soon to develop fundamental competencies. The one-year, cohort-based program enables junior faculty and staff to enhance their interpersonal skills, professional skills, and leadership skills. The program uses the Leadership Competency Model to provide the framework for the chosen topics. The K2R program provides structured activities over a 4– 5 month timeline to assist cohorts of scholars in their preparation of a specific grant application. Leveraging existing programs, like Project Panels, and offerings including a Specific Aims Workshop, K and R Writing Groups, and Mock Study Section, the SCOR extends the engagement of scholars in their ongoing research development. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: Using quantitative methods, we have conducted surveys to measure effectiveness of weekly didactic sessions and topics. We use qualitative methods such as interviews and focus groups to better understand the relevance of the individual programs and the larger community of SCOR. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: N/A DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE OF IMPACT: Creating a community of interdisciplinary investigators will greatly impact research at the institution.