Kerman University of Medical Sciences International Journal of Health Policy and Management 2322-5939 13 1 2024 12 01 Training it Forward: The Role of Embedded Research Fellows in the Network of Scholars Program in Nova Scotia; Comment on “Early Career Outcomes of Embedded Research Fellows: An Analysis of the Health System Impact Fellowship Program” 1 4 4661 10.34172/ijhpm.8653 EN Gail Tomblin Murphy Nova Scotia Health Authority, Halifax, NS, Canada Tara Sampalli Nova Scotia Health Authority, Halifax, NS, Canada 0000-0002-6459-1503 Mark Embrett Nova Scotia Health Authority, Halifax, NS, Canada Logan Lawrence Nova Scotia Health Authority, Halifax, NS, Canada Meaghan Sim Nova Scotia Health Authority, Halifax, NS, Canada Julia Guk Nova Scotia Health Authority, Halifax, NS, Canada Kaylee Murphy-Boyle Nova Scotia Health Authority, Halifax, NS, Canada Marta MacInnis Nova Scotia Health Authority, Halifax, NS, Canada Journal Article 2024 06 17 <span class="fontstyle0">Kasaai et al describe the career trajectories of embedded scientists trained through the Health System Impact Fellowship (HSIF), showing that 37% of 2017–2019 HSIF alumni continue as embedded researchers in health systems. These findings suggest that the HSIF program effectively supports career readiness in health services and policy research (HSPR). Similarly, the Network of Scholars (NoS) program, launched post-pandemic in Nova Scotia, mirrors these results, with alumni continuing in embedded roles and mentoring a new cohort of learners from undergraduate to postgraduate levels. NoS has incorporated competencies in quality, project management, and innovation to strengthen training for embedded scientists, aligning with the mandate of the Institute of Health Services Policy and Research. Since 2021, NoS has supported over 100 learners, contributing to over 300 rapid reviews and 100 rapid evaluations addressing top health system priorities while enhancing learner competencies and advancing Nova Scotia’s Learning Health System (LHS) vision.</span> https://www.ijhpm.com/article_4661_aa4992cd57f1be46b1abbcb30b4ac153.pdf