Dixie Tooke-Rawlins, DO

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicinec

MISSION: and to

Provide Scientific Research that will

Improve Human Health

IN HIGHER EDUCATION THE FACULTY ROLE is to

To Educate, Provide Service, and Perform Research

Includes: Publish Scholarly Works from that research.

Educational Research to Improve Human Health

Research in Education Improves Human Health by: • Creating More Knowledgeable Physicians• Improving Patient Safety and Quality of Care• Improving Patient Education• Improving Diversity in Healthcare• Resolving Mal-distribution of Care

(more examples exist)

Opportunities Exist To Study Areas Such as:Best Methods in Recruitment orBest Methods for Education orBest Methods to resolve physician shortages

Opportunities to examine our current work or new Programs in the region

VCOM’s commitment • Rural Target• All Appalachian States • Minority

We have great outcomes data available

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Areas Where You Currently Work

Low Hanging Fruit:• Pipeline programs such as Mini-Med schools,

• Summer SEE Camps, or

• Early clinical Experiences.

We are recognized as a leader for our International programs• More Low Hanging Fruit!!!!!

RESEARCH AND FUNDING IN INTERNATIONAL• Environmental • Measurable (new) Methods to Improve

Global Health• Educational benefits of these experiences? • We know it but no one has measured it

• Mentors:• Dean Sutphin is always looking for

researchers to help study our International Efforts

AREAS OF RESEARCH FUNDING

IT IS ALSO ABOUT RESEARCH FUNDING!

PROGRAM GRANTS• APPALACHIAN HEALTH (ARC)• RURAL HEALTH (HRSA)• GLOBAL HEALTH (GATES)• PRIMARY CARE INITIATIVES (HRSA, PCORI)• PREVENTIVE MEDICINE INITIATIVES • SUBSTANCE ABUSE (SAMHSA)

EDUCATION GRANTS• EDUCATIONAL METHODS• PATIENT EDUCATION• EDUCATION TO IMPROVE QUALITY AND SAFETY

• HEALTH SERVICES GRANTS - CLINICAL• IMPROVE QUALITY AND SAFETY• METHODS TO IMPROVE HEALTH DELIVERY TO POPULATIONS IN NEED

• COMMUNITY HEALTH, GLOBAL HEALTH, RURAL HEATLH, APPALACHIAN HEALTH

PROGRAM GRANTS

 

HRSA Health care delivery Examples:·      mental health or substance abuse treatment services in rural areas;·      rural-urban comparisons;·      the impact of changes in rural health care on individuals, families and

communities;·      market changes and how they affect rural health care systems; and·      changes in rural health systems on rural economies. A table of grant recipients follows: University of FloridaUniversity of Southern MaineUniversity of North DakotaEast Tennessee State

PROGRAM GRANTS

A HRSA EXAMPLE (Was due Nov. 14): • Rural Health Care Services Outreach Grant Program (Outreach Program).    ORHP’s Outreach

Program is a community-based program targeted to improve outreach and service delivery in local and regional rural communities.  

• The goals for the Outreach Program are the following:

1.      Expand the delivery of health care services to include new and enhanced services exclusively in rural communities

2.      Deliver health care services through a strong consortium, in which every consortium member organization is actively involved and engaged in the planning and delivery of services

3.      Utilize and/or adapt an evidence-based or promising practice model(s) in the delivery of health care services

4.      Improve population health, demonstrate health outcomes and sustainability

Requires a Consortia Model of 3 or more entities

Rural Appalachia will have an advantage

Could be done in partnership with our rural hospitals

Just Needed a Champion

LARGER PROGRAM GRANTS

HRSA – Maternal Child Health (due Dec. 5th)• The R40 MCH Research Program supports applied research relating to

maternal and child health services, including services for children with special health care needs. 

• Research should demonstrate a substantial contribution to advancement of the current knowledge pool, and when used in States and communities should result in health and health services improvements.  

• Outcomes expected to strengthen and expand Affordable Care Act (ACA) implementation. 

• This research is meant to drive policy and service delivery of preventive and early intervention services for application in health care delivery or develop new knowledge on the impact of insurance coverage on health promotion. 

Example of Research from VCOM and a Partnering Core Hospital• Example: Danville – Pregnancy and High Incidence of Cardiomyopathy

Quality Improvement in Patient Care Clinical and Education

HRSA Grant Program to Help Rural Providers With Quality Improvement (last released 2013) • New release likely• Education and Implementation – Residencies to

improve quality outcomes• Areas such as: COPD, CHF, Diabetes, Cardiovascular

Care, Renal Failure, Sepsis,

INDUSTRY GRANTS

Examples of Industry Funders:

• Aircast Foundation – Orthopedic Research• AstraZeneca, patient–focused organizations dedicated to

disease awareness and prevention, research and education, access to healthcare, and more. (would need to include our partners – Medical school and Hospitals for instance)

Industry Paths for Scientific Research

Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation  The Foundation's activities support a broad range of programs that address important health matters and educational issues around the world. Among the Foundation's major initiatives are the Unrestricted Biomedical Research Grants Program, which provides no–strings–attached research grants in the areas of cancer, cardiovascular, infectious and metabolic diseases, neuroscience and nutrition.Burroughs Wellcome Fund  The Burroughs Wellcome Fund's overall grant-making strategy is to support biomedical scientists at the beginning of their careers and to make grants in areas of science that are poised for significant advance and but currently undervalued and underfunded. Within this overall strategy, the Fund makes grants within five focus areas: Basic Biomedical Sciences, Infectious Disease, Interfaces in Science, Science Education, Translational Research

EDUCATION CONFERENCE AS SEED GRANTS

CONFERENCE FUNDING (NIH and AHRQ) • Examples of wording:• This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) encourages Research

Conference Grant (R13) applications to conduct health disparities-related meetings, workshops, and symposia.

• The purpose of the Academic-Community Partnership Conference Series is to bring together academic institutions and community organizations to identify opportunities for reducing health disparities through the use of Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR).

• The objectives of meetings conducted as part of this award will be to: (1) establish and/or enhance existing academic-community partnerships; (2) identify community-driven research priorities; and (3) develop long-term collaborative CBPR research agendas.

• It is expected these partnerships will lead to grant applications for the support of CBPR projects designed to meet identified community needs.

EDUCATION GRANTS – PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS

Appalachian and Minority Students

KRESGE FOUNDATION AS AN EXAMPLE• Pathways to and through college We seek to propel more

underrepresented students – especially low-income, first-generation, African American, Latino, Asian American and Pacific Islander, and Native American students – into two- and four-year institutions, prepare them to succeed, and increase the number of students who ultimately graduate –

• We seek to help postsecondary institutions that focus primarily on the needs of low-income and underrepresented students by increasing their capacity to carry out their missions and better serve students. - See more at: http://kresge.org/programs/education/strengthening-institutions#sthash.JmoAMNQB.dpuf

Education and Program Grants

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation• Through its Global Health program, the foundation works to

close the gap between rich and poor countries by encouraging new research and supporting healthcare organizations that reach people most in need. Our Education program seeks to ensure that all students in the United States graduate from high school ready for college, work, and citizenship. www.gatesfoundation.org

• Homeless • Global Health

ECEs – Education/Program Grants

Unique Opportunities: Example

BJS Chritable Foundation - $2500 grants: TYPES OF SUPPORT • Self-Sufficiency

Over the last decade, the country has seen a rise in the number of reported homeless families. And studies have shown that these families are more likely to become self-sufficient by first having a safe place to sleep and then access to other support services. Support will be given to nonprofits that work toward the self-sufficiency of their clients. Grants will fund enhancement of shelter programs, purchase of supplies and clothing for residents, as well as programming for families safety.

• HealthcareSupport will be given to nonprofits that work on providing healthcare to those who would not normally have access. Funding will be disbursed to agencies providing supplies to free medical clinics, health prevention services, as well as supplies for vision, dental and hearing screenings.

• EducationSupport will be given to nonprofits that provide academic and vocational opportunities for the disadvantaged. These programs include the purchase of supplies for literacy skills, mentoring, tutoring and career development.

Virginia• ALIVE! Inc., Arlington Food Assistance Center, Arlington Free Clinic, Inc., Arlington Pediatric Center,

Inc.CARITAS, Carpenter’s Shelter, Inc., Child & Family Services of Eastern Virginia, Children’s Health Investment Program, Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters, Inc., Doorways for Women and Families

Eastern Henrico FISH, Inc., FeedMore, Inc., Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia, Girls For A Change

Goochland Free Clinic & Family Services, Literacy Council of Northern Virginia, Inc., Olivet Medical Ministries,m, SCAN of Northern Virginia, Inc.. United Community Ministries, Virginia Dental Assoc. Foundation

Aetna Funding

Examples of grants we would support include projects and/or studies to: •Explore how a stronger primary care model and relationships with providers could benefit minority populations and close the persistent health care gap •Help providers who treat large minority populations become leaders in delivering high-quality care•Determine what can be done to reduce the numbers of low-birth weight babies born to mothers at risk•Examine, through observational studies, the correlation between a mother’s health, stress level, and social supports; and the likelihood of having a healthy baby who lives through its first year of life•Determine, through interventional studies, whether stress-reduction programs (including yoga and meditation) can improve health outcomes for minority patients with chronic conditions, as well as postnatal outcomes for mothers and pregnant women

Associations that Fund Research

• American Cancer Society• American Heart Association• Arthritis Foundation• American Lung Association

Proposal central for numerous opportunities from Associations and more: https://proposalcentral.altum.com/

Steps:

• Where are my research interests• Where are my educational or program interests• What is my hypothesis or belief about the program• What are my goals for each -

• Once you are on your way with Research• Who might fund this? - • Research on-line resources• Develop a list of possibilities• Seek Assistance from Research Office• Assistance searching opportunities• More databases through additional memberships

• Choose Your Grant Funder• Look for Collaborators and Mentors across campuses• Grants Office – provides development assistance and planning, mentoring steps• Assistance with review of grant objectives – how to start• Maintain certain college data (in boiler plate information)• Review of your proposal• Assistance with Budgeting

COMPREHENSIVE DATABASES– EDUCATION AND PROGRAM GRANTS

• grants.gov• http://www.hrsa.gov/grants/index.html• http://www.scangrants.com• http://www.fundsnetservices.com/searchresult/6/Education-&-

Literacy-Grants/7.html• http://foundationcenter.org/findfunders/

(VCOM has a subscription)• https://proposalcentral.altum.com/