Advice and resources for rotating undergraduates, medical students, residents, fellows and affiliated/collaborating Junior faculty.
Introduction to Mentorship and Leadership in Neuroimmunology (coming soon)
Goals for Rotating Graduate students (MD PhD program/PhD program) 8 week rotation
1. Achieve technical familiarity with detailed experimental methodology of advanced 3D cultures of human stem cells, deep dive in technical granularity of aprox. 10 papers.
2. Achieve Hands on experience to build confidence in culturing, handling, troubleshooting, preparing and analyzing 3D cultures
3. Present a final brainstorming session and SAP mock-up of Integration of milestones in 3D cultures into career plans or collaborations.
LInk to MED5522 Organoids and synthetic organogenesis papers and materials
Goals for Rotating Neurology Residents MS/Neuroimmunology rotation
1. Become familiar with the diagnosis of MS, using CIS, McDonald Criteria, distinguished MS from MOGAD, NMOSD.
2. Understand shared-decision process, MOA and selection of DMTs bases on context/Risk factor stratification.
3. Understand the NEDA approach in MS care for secondary prevention
4. Management and diagnosis of acute demyelination syndrome.
5. Symptoms managment of MS
6. Pregnancy, MS in the lifespan and other special situations.
References and Journal articles:
2017 McDonald Criteria paper link
Clinical Isolated Syndromes Lancet Neurology Link
MOGAD Lancet Neurology link
MRI use in MS link
VISIBL-MS article link
Real World experience of Ocrelizumab in Diverse populations link
Prevention Strategy for progression in Multiple Sclerosis link
Neurology Mentorship Websites:
https://med.stanford.edu/neurology/education/junior-faculty-mentors.html
https://www.massgeneral.org/neurology/about/faculty-development
https://myana.org/career/mentorlink
https://www.mghbwhneurology.org/ourprogram/mentorship
https://www.aan.com/tools-resources/education-oriented-faculty
https://the-asci.org/
https://bulletin.facs.org/2019/08/a-sense-of-belonging-and-community-can-mitigate-physician-burnout/
UConn Links-Faculty development
https://health.uconn.edu/faculty-development/
https://health.uconn.edu/faculty-development/academic-advancement/workshops-and-programs/
https://health.uconn.edu/faculty-development/research-skills/lab-leadership/
Developing research project in Neurology toolkit
https://ctsi.umn.edu/tools/research-toolkit
https://about.citiprogram.org/
https://clinicaltrials.gov/
https://reporter.nih.gov/
https://report.nih.gov/nihdatabook/
https://neuronext.org/
https://www.neals.org/
https://markvcid.partners.org/
https://braininitiative.nih.gov/
https://ovpr.uconn.edu/services/rics/clinical-trials/
https://ovpr.uchc.edu/services/rics/
UConn MOCK study section
https://medicine.uconn.edu/research/mock-study-section/
Neurology Mentorship, key publications to read:
1. Emerging Subspecialties in Neurology: A Career as a Clinical Trialist in Neurology.
Fu KA, Saver JL, Perlman S. Neurology. 2022 May 31;98(22):940-944. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000200674. Epub 2022 Apr 6.PMID: 35387853
2. A national survey of Neurology Vice Chairs For Education.
Milligan T, Cho T, Helms A, Khan J, Safdieh JE.
Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2022 Jan;212:107095. doi: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2021.107095. Epub 2021 Dec 17.
PMID: 34952366
3. The Guiding Star: The Journey of an International Physician From Maternal Fetal Medicine to Fetal Neonatal Neurology.
Agarwal S.Child Neurol Open. 2021 Jul 29;8:2329048X211030740. doi: 10.1177/2329048X211030740. eCollection 2021 Jan-Dec.PMID: 34377734 Free PMC article.
4. Current Status and Future Strategies for Mentoring Women in Neurology.
Farheen AS, George IC, Singhal D, Troxell RM, Pillai J, Schneider L, Lomen-Hoerth C, Graves JS, Sandrone S, Nobleza COS.
Neurology. 2021 Jul 6;97(1):30-37. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000012242. Epub 2021 Jun 4.
PMID: 34088876
5. Tackling the imposter phenomenon to advance women in neurology.
Armstrong MJ, Shulman LM.
Neurol Clin Pract. 2019 Apr;9(2):155-159. doi: 10.1212/CPJ.0000000000000607.
PMID: 31041131 Free PMC article.
6. Introducing the International Women in Multiple Sclerosis network.
Jokubaitis VG, Pröbstel AK, Arrambide G, Costello F, Waubant E.
Lancet Neurol. 2019 Jun;18(6):521. doi: 10.1016/S1474-4422(19)30160-7.
PMID: 31122489 No abstract available.
7. Identifying the Right Mentor.
Catanese L, Shoamanesh A.
Stroke. 2017 Sep;48(9):e248-e251. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.117.018545. Epub 2017 Aug 9.
PMID: 28794272 No abstract available.
8. Cultivating the Multiple Sclerosis Workforce of the Future.
DeLuca GC, Buckle G, Cortese I, Graves JS, Halper J, Newsome SD, Sicotte N, Ford CC; FCMSC MS Mentorship Forum Participants.
Int J MS Care. 2017 May-Jun;19(3):123-130. doi: 10.7224/1537-2073.2015-068.
PMID: 28603460 Free PMC article.
9. A dedicated scholarly research program in an adult and pediatric neurology residency program.
Robbins MS, Haut SR, Lipton RB, Milstein MJ, Ocava LC, Ballaban-Gil K, Moshé SL, Mehler MF.
Neurology. 2017 Apr 4;88(14):1366-1370. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000003626. Epub 2017 Feb 22.
PMID: 28228565 Free PMC article.
10. Mentoring in neurology: filling the residency gap in academic mentoring.
Lee PR, Marsh EB.
Neurology. 2014 Mar 11;82(10):e85-8. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000000190.
PMID: 24616198 Free PMC article.
11. Massachusetts General Hospital honors Anne Young for two decades as chief of neurology service: world-renowned researcher enters the next phase of her career by focusing on mentoring of the next generation.
Young AB.
Ann Neurol. 2013 May;73(5):A7-8. doi: 10.1002/ana.23919.
PMID: 23749744 No abstract available.
12. Comment: New models of successful academic mentoring.
Rundek T, Sacco RL.
Neurology. 2011 Aug 16;77(7):688. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0b013e31822d6c49. Epub 2011 Jul 27.
PMID: 21795661 No abstract available.
13. Neurology Academic Advisory Committee: a strategy for faculty retention and advancement.
Schenkenberg T, Foster NL, Bromberg MB, DeWitt LD, Flanigan KM.
Neurology. 2011 Aug 16;77(7):684-90. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0b013e318229e67a. Epub 2011 Jul 27.
PMID: 21795659
14. The supportive academic environment: ingredients for success.
Schor NF.
Pediatr Neurol. 2003 Nov;29(5):370-3. doi: 10.1016/s0887-8994(03)00308-4.
PMID: 14684230
15. Paralyzed Academic Investigator's Disease Syndrome https://www.jci.org/articles/view/112652
Books, additional papers, and lectures:
1.Advice for New Faculty Members 1st Edition by Robert Boice
2.https://med.stanford.edu/neurology/education/grandRounds/samuels-gr-video.html
3.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30275123/ Challenges and opportunities in defining career identity in academic neurology
4.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3525297/ A guide from fellowship to faculty
5.A case for case reports: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/ana.24267
6.https://www.mayo.edu/research/centers-programs/center-individualized-medicine
7.https://hbr.org/2022/09/why-your-mentoring-program-should-be-mandatory
8.https://hbr.org/2022/09/dont-let-cynicism-undermine-your-workplace
9.https://www.isc.hbs.edu/health-care/value-based-health-care/Pages/default.aspx
10.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRkhppxZzL0
11.https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262681506/advice-for-a-young-investigator/
12.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwrzMpKG0N8 Huda Zoghbi MD
13.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aI1Lts-tf48 Laura Glimcher, MD
Bioinformatics Tools
https://www.project-redcap.org/
Epic SlicerDicer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMemmff2KIo
Introduction to Mentorship and Leadership in Neuroimmunology (coming soon)
Goals for Rotating Graduate students (MD PhD program/PhD program) 8 week rotation
1. Achieve technical familiarity with detailed experimental methodology of advanced 3D cultures of human stem cells, deep dive in technical granularity of aprox. 10 papers.
2. Achieve Hands on experience to build confidence in culturing, handling, troubleshooting, preparing and analyzing 3D cultures
3. Present a final brainstorming session and SAP mock-up of Integration of milestones in 3D cultures into career plans or collaborations.
LInk to MED5522 Organoids and synthetic organogenesis papers and materials
Goals for Rotating Neurology Residents MS/Neuroimmunology rotation
1. Become familiar with the diagnosis of MS, using CIS, McDonald Criteria, distinguished MS from MOGAD, NMOSD.
2. Understand shared-decision process, MOA and selection of DMTs bases on context/Risk factor stratification.
3. Understand the NEDA approach in MS care for secondary prevention
4. Management and diagnosis of acute demyelination syndrome.
5. Symptoms managment of MS
6. Pregnancy, MS in the lifespan and other special situations.
References and Journal articles:
2017 McDonald Criteria paper link
Clinical Isolated Syndromes Lancet Neurology Link
MOGAD Lancet Neurology link
MRI use in MS link
VISIBL-MS article link
Real World experience of Ocrelizumab in Diverse populations link
Prevention Strategy for progression in Multiple Sclerosis link
Neurology Mentorship Websites:
https://med.stanford.edu/neurology/education/junior-faculty-mentors.html
https://www.massgeneral.org/neurology/about/faculty-development
https://myana.org/career/mentorlink
https://www.mghbwhneurology.org/ourprogram/mentorship
https://www.aan.com/tools-resources/education-oriented-faculty
https://the-asci.org/
https://bulletin.facs.org/2019/08/a-sense-of-belonging-and-community-can-mitigate-physician-burnout/
UConn Links-Faculty development
https://health.uconn.edu/faculty-development/
https://health.uconn.edu/faculty-development/academic-advancement/workshops-and-programs/
https://health.uconn.edu/faculty-development/research-skills/lab-leadership/
Developing research project in Neurology toolkit
https://ctsi.umn.edu/tools/research-toolkit
https://about.citiprogram.org/
https://clinicaltrials.gov/
https://reporter.nih.gov/
https://report.nih.gov/nihdatabook/
https://neuronext.org/
https://www.neals.org/
https://markvcid.partners.org/
https://braininitiative.nih.gov/
https://ovpr.uconn.edu/services/rics/clinical-trials/
https://ovpr.uchc.edu/services/rics/
UConn MOCK study section
https://medicine.uconn.edu/research/mock-study-section/
Neurology Mentorship, key publications to read:
1. Emerging Subspecialties in Neurology: A Career as a Clinical Trialist in Neurology.
Fu KA, Saver JL, Perlman S. Neurology. 2022 May 31;98(22):940-944. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000200674. Epub 2022 Apr 6.PMID: 35387853
2. A national survey of Neurology Vice Chairs For Education.
Milligan T, Cho T, Helms A, Khan J, Safdieh JE.
Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2022 Jan;212:107095. doi: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2021.107095. Epub 2021 Dec 17.
PMID: 34952366
3. The Guiding Star: The Journey of an International Physician From Maternal Fetal Medicine to Fetal Neonatal Neurology.
Agarwal S.Child Neurol Open. 2021 Jul 29;8:2329048X211030740. doi: 10.1177/2329048X211030740. eCollection 2021 Jan-Dec.PMID: 34377734 Free PMC article.
4. Current Status and Future Strategies for Mentoring Women in Neurology.
Farheen AS, George IC, Singhal D, Troxell RM, Pillai J, Schneider L, Lomen-Hoerth C, Graves JS, Sandrone S, Nobleza COS.
Neurology. 2021 Jul 6;97(1):30-37. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000012242. Epub 2021 Jun 4.
PMID: 34088876
5. Tackling the imposter phenomenon to advance women in neurology.
Armstrong MJ, Shulman LM.
Neurol Clin Pract. 2019 Apr;9(2):155-159. doi: 10.1212/CPJ.0000000000000607.
PMID: 31041131 Free PMC article.
6. Introducing the International Women in Multiple Sclerosis network.
Jokubaitis VG, Pröbstel AK, Arrambide G, Costello F, Waubant E.
Lancet Neurol. 2019 Jun;18(6):521. doi: 10.1016/S1474-4422(19)30160-7.
PMID: 31122489 No abstract available.
7. Identifying the Right Mentor.
Catanese L, Shoamanesh A.
Stroke. 2017 Sep;48(9):e248-e251. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.117.018545. Epub 2017 Aug 9.
PMID: 28794272 No abstract available.
8. Cultivating the Multiple Sclerosis Workforce of the Future.
DeLuca GC, Buckle G, Cortese I, Graves JS, Halper J, Newsome SD, Sicotte N, Ford CC; FCMSC MS Mentorship Forum Participants.
Int J MS Care. 2017 May-Jun;19(3):123-130. doi: 10.7224/1537-2073.2015-068.
PMID: 28603460 Free PMC article.
9. A dedicated scholarly research program in an adult and pediatric neurology residency program.
Robbins MS, Haut SR, Lipton RB, Milstein MJ, Ocava LC, Ballaban-Gil K, Moshé SL, Mehler MF.
Neurology. 2017 Apr 4;88(14):1366-1370. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000003626. Epub 2017 Feb 22.
PMID: 28228565 Free PMC article.
10. Mentoring in neurology: filling the residency gap in academic mentoring.
Lee PR, Marsh EB.
Neurology. 2014 Mar 11;82(10):e85-8. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000000190.
PMID: 24616198 Free PMC article.
11. Massachusetts General Hospital honors Anne Young for two decades as chief of neurology service: world-renowned researcher enters the next phase of her career by focusing on mentoring of the next generation.
Young AB.
Ann Neurol. 2013 May;73(5):A7-8. doi: 10.1002/ana.23919.
PMID: 23749744 No abstract available.
12. Comment: New models of successful academic mentoring.
Rundek T, Sacco RL.
Neurology. 2011 Aug 16;77(7):688. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0b013e31822d6c49. Epub 2011 Jul 27.
PMID: 21795661 No abstract available.
13. Neurology Academic Advisory Committee: a strategy for faculty retention and advancement.
Schenkenberg T, Foster NL, Bromberg MB, DeWitt LD, Flanigan KM.
Neurology. 2011 Aug 16;77(7):684-90. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0b013e318229e67a. Epub 2011 Jul 27.
PMID: 21795659
14. The supportive academic environment: ingredients for success.
Schor NF.
Pediatr Neurol. 2003 Nov;29(5):370-3. doi: 10.1016/s0887-8994(03)00308-4.
PMID: 14684230
15. Paralyzed Academic Investigator's Disease Syndrome https://www.jci.org/articles/view/112652
Books, additional papers, and lectures:
1.Advice for New Faculty Members 1st Edition by Robert Boice
2.https://med.stanford.edu/neurology/education/grandRounds/samuels-gr-video.html
3.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30275123/ Challenges and opportunities in defining career identity in academic neurology
4.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3525297/ A guide from fellowship to faculty
5.A case for case reports: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/ana.24267
6.https://www.mayo.edu/research/centers-programs/center-individualized-medicine
7.https://hbr.org/2022/09/why-your-mentoring-program-should-be-mandatory
8.https://hbr.org/2022/09/dont-let-cynicism-undermine-your-workplace
9.https://www.isc.hbs.edu/health-care/value-based-health-care/Pages/default.aspx
10.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRkhppxZzL0
11.https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262681506/advice-for-a-young-investigator/
12.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwrzMpKG0N8 Huda Zoghbi MD
13.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aI1Lts-tf48 Laura Glimcher, MD
Bioinformatics Tools
https://www.project-redcap.org/
Epic SlicerDicer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMemmff2KIo