International Journal of Health Policy and Management

International Journal of Health Policy and Management

Reflections on the Health System Impact Fellowship and the Future of Embedded Research; Comment on “Early Career Outcomes of Embedded Research Fellows: An Analysis of the Health System Impact Fellowship Program”

Document Type : Commentary

Authors
Elena Lopatina 1
Deepa Singal 2
Kiran Pohar Manhas 1
1 Alberta Health Services and Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
2 Autism Alliance of Canada and Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, College of Health Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
10.34172/ijhpm.8615
Abstract
The Health System Impact (HSI) Fellowship program in Canada offers a transformative approach to health services and policy research (HSPR) training, preparing PhD graduates for diverse career pathways and leadership roles within learning health systems. This commentary builds on Kasaai and colleagues’ evaluation of the HSI Fellowship to discuss the diverse career paths of alumni and highlight the multifaceted benefits of the program. Further, we emphasize the need for future research and knowledge mobilization to better understand and evaluate embedded research roles. Developing a robust evaluation framework is essential to capture the unique impacts of embedded research, fostering a culture that prioritizes and integrates it, thereby driving the transformation towards learning health systems.
Keywords
Embedded Research
Embedded Research Training
Health Services Research
Learning Health Systems
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International Journal of Health Policy and Management
Volume 13, Issue 1
2024
Pages 1-3

  • Received Date 30 May 2024
  • Revised Date 01 October 2024
  • Accepted Date 05 October 2024
  • First Published Date 06 October 2024
  • Published Date 01 December 2024