Amy VanderStoep
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PGY... R1? @MarylandSurg | MD @MSUMD | MPH @JohnsHopkinsSPH | @HopeCollege grad | she/her | Tweets are my own | #surgery #healthequity #injuryprevention
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Samir Gadepalli Gopika SenthilKumar, PhD Amy VanderStoep AJS Student and Resident Scholar (STARS) Committee AmJSurgery APSA Surgeons Assoc4AcademicSurgery Unfortunately this may not be as isolated as we think - a few recent studies highlight similar patterns in other specialties such as neurosurgery and plastic surgery as well. #AJSChat AJS Student and Resident Scholar (STARS) Committee AmJSurgery
Gopika SenthilKumar, PhD Competing demands between establishing clinical practice and building research portfolios contribute to 14 y delay. This challenge impacts not only those who choose to become surgeon-scientists but also those who can succeed. #AJSChat aakash AmJSurgery
#AJSChatQ3 Nikhil Shah, MD Samir Gadepalli: It seems that overtime, there has been a growth in R series grants but a decrease/stagnation in K series grants awarded to pediatric surgeon scientists? Can you comment on the implications of this finding? Should newer surgeons entering
Not too late to join #AJSChat - currently discussing the changing landscape of research funding for pediatric surgeon scientists! AmJSurgery AJS Student and Resident Scholar (STARS) Committee
#AJSChatQ4 Nikhil Shah, MD Samir Gadepalli Rebecca Rentea, MD: What role does non-NIH dependent funding play in supporting surgeon scientist careers? Are there other significant sources of funding available - especially for early career scientists? #AJSChat AJS Student and Resident Scholar (STARS) Committee AmJSurgery
Amy VanderStoep Nikhil Shah, MD Rebecca Rentea, MD AJS Student and Resident Scholar (STARS) Committee AmJSurgery Though non-NIH funding is important, we should also consider impact on promotion packages, total amounts (salary and benefits covered, if indirects are allowed), and if they lead to future funding. #AJSChatA4 #AJSChat AJS Student and Resident Scholar (STARS) Committee AmJSurgery
Samir Gadepalli Amy VanderStoep Rebecca Rentea, MD AJS Student and Resident Scholar (STARS) Committee AmJSurgery For trainees and faculty alike, we must acknowledge the excellent opportunities provided by organizations such as SocAsianAcadSurg Assoc4AcademicSurgery Society of University Surgeons (SUS) Society of Black Academic Surgeons etc #AJSChatA4 AJS Student and Resident Scholar (STARS) Committee AmJSurgery
#AJSChat Q5 Nikhil Shah, MD Samir Gadepalli Rebecca Rentea, MD: Can you comment on the fact that the makeup of award recipients was predominately white and male and did not seem to significantly change over 10 years? Do you have thoughts on why this has stayed this way over time,
Gopika SenthilKumar, PhD Samir Gadepalli Rebecca Rentea, MD #AJSChatA5: Yes, absolutely a concerning finding that must be brought into the spotlight 🔦 AJS Student and Resident Scholar (STARS) Committee AmJSurgery
Gopika SenthilKumar, PhD Nikhil Shah, MD Samir Gadepalli Concerning. Systemic barriers persist, and more intentional efforts are needed to support underrepresented groups in research careers #AJSChatQ5 AJS Student and Resident Scholar (STARS) Committee AmJSurgery
Gopika SenthilKumar, PhD Nikhil Shah, MD Rebecca Rentea, MD There is also an issue with mentorship – most mentors use the same approach for all their mentees and it doesn’t always work. Plus, there is a discordance when the mentors that have the grants are typically White and Male. #AJSChatA5 #AJSChat AJS Student and Resident Scholar (STARS) Committee AmJSurgery
#AJSChat Q6 Nikhil Shah, MD Samir Gadepalli Rebecca Rentea, MD: You emphasize the importance of mentorship in helping support surgeon scientists. Can you provide some details on specific components that one should seek out a mentor for when pursuing surgeon scientist careers? At
Gopika SenthilKumar, PhD Nikhil Shah, MD Rebecca Rentea, MD We need mentors at every stage of our careers. Specifically for surgeon scientists, look at track record (what their mentees accomplish, diversity of mentees), what the institutional culture is, and how good is the personality fit. #AJSChatA6 #AJSChat AJS Student and Resident Scholar (STARS) Committee AmJSurgery
Gopika SenthilKumar, PhD Samir Gadepalli Rebecca Rentea, MD NEJM AJS Student and Resident Scholar (STARS) Committee AmJSurgery #AJSChatA6: There is no “right” time to initiate a mentee-mentor relationship as these are dynamic and often evolve in parallel with trainees’ & surgeons’ careers. But the interaction must be INTENTIONAL! AJS Student and Resident Scholar (STARS) Committee AmJSurgery
#AJSChatQ7 Nikhil Shah, MD Samir Gadepalli Rebecca Rentea, MD: What are some key changes you want to see at the institutional and national level to support surgeon scientist careers within pediatric surgery? #AJSChat AJS Student and Resident Scholar (STARS) Committee AmJSurgery #PediatricSurgery #PedSurgBestSurg
#AJSChatQ8 Nikhil Shah, MD Samir Gadepalli Rebecca Rentea, MD: Do you have any advice for trainees following this chat who are considering pediatric surgery and a career as a surgeon scientist? #AJSChat AJS Student and Resident Scholar (STARS) Committee AmJSurgery #SurgMentoring #PediatricSurgery #PedSurgBestSurg
Amy VanderStoep Samir Gadepalli Rebecca Rentea, MD AJS Student and Resident Scholar (STARS) Committee AmJSurgery As someone relatively new in the world of academic surgery: (1) find your 'people' - unwavering support is essential; and (2) find your 'why' - what type of work will get you (and keep you) excited and impassioned? AmJSurgery AJS Student and Resident Scholar (STARS) Committee
A big thank you to everyone who participated in #AJSChat !!! Appreciate Nikhil Shah, MD Samir Gadepalli Rebecca Rentea, MD for sharing your insight on surgeon scientists and Gopika SenthilKumar, PhD & Amy VanderStoep for moderating!
