International Journal of Health Policy and Management

International Journal of Health Policy and Management

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”

Document Type : Commentary

Authors
Gail Tomblin Murphy
Tara Sampalli
Mark Embrett
Logan Lawrence
Meaghan Sim
Julia Guk
Kaylee Murphy-Boyle
Marta MacInnis
Nova Scotia Health Authority, Halifax, NS, Canada
10.34172/ijhpm.8653
Abstract
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.
Keywords
Health Services Research
Health Policy Research
Mentorship
Embedded Researchers
Professional Development
Learning Health Systems
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International Journal of Health Policy and Management
Volume 13, Issue 1
2024
Pages 1-4

  • Received Date 17 June 2024
  • Revised Date 16 October 2024
  • Accepted Date 20 October 2024
  • First Published Date 22 October 2024
  • Published Date 01 December 2024