Karen M. Weavers

ORCID: 0000-0003-2202-3185
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Research Areas
  • Health and Medical Research Impacts
  • Health Sciences Research and Education
  • Innovations in Medical Education
  • Biomedical and Engineering Education
  • Health Policy Implementation Science
  • Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
  • COVID-19 and Mental Health
  • Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
  • Community Health and Development
  • Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
  • Aging and Gerontology Research
  • Youth Development and Social Support
  • Cultural Competency in Health Care
  • Early Childhood Education and Development
  • Diversity and Career in Medicine
  • Reflective Practices in Education
  • Genetics, Bioinformatics, and Biomedical Research
  • Global Health Workforce Issues
  • Resilience and Mental Health
  • Service-Learning and Community Engagement

Mayo Clinic
2008-2021

WinnMed
2008-2021

Mayo Clinic in Arizona
2017-2021

Mayo Clinic in Florida
2018

Department of Medical Sciences
2018

Abstract Introduction: A national survey characterized training and career development for translational researchers through Clinical Translational Science Award (CTSA) T32/TL1 programs. This report summarizes program goals, trainee characteristics, mentorship practices. Methods: web link to a voluntary was emailed 51 active TL1 directors administrators. Descriptive analyses were performed on aggregate data. Qualitative data analysis used open coding of text followed by an axial strategy...

10.1017/cts.2021.884 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Journal of Clinical and Translational Science 2021-12-27

Case-based learning is an established means of educating students in law, business, and medicine; however, this methodology not often applied to translational biomedical researchers. The application case-based research education allows scholars actively engage with real-world material apply their newfound knowledge as it acquired.Through the Mayo Clinic Center for Clinical Translational Science (CCaTS), three courses were delivered 2009-2017 which emphasized clinical science,...

10.1097/acm.0000000000002470 article EN Academic Medicine 2018-09-26

When COVID-19 caused worldwide cancellations of summer research immersion programs in 2020, Mayo Clinic rallied to create an alternate virtual experience called Summer Foundations Research (SFIR). SFIR was designed not only ensure the continuance science pathways training for undergraduate scientists but also support mental wellbeing, given known pandemic stressors. A total 170 participants took part program and were surveyed pre-post outcomes biomedical career knowledge, interest, skills...

10.3390/su13116133 article EN Sustainability 2021-05-29

Medical research strives to improve health; community-engaged (CEnR) supports translation the community.This article describes use of andragogical theory develop asynchronous CEnR training.A total 43 researchers and community members completed at least one module. The majority (67%-100%) stated that training met their educational needs noted a desire for more information.The curriculum reinforced principles enhance medical research.

10.1017/cts.2016.19 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Journal of Clinical and Translational Science 2017-04-01

Abstract COVID-19 continues to alter daily life around the globe. Education is particularly affected by shifts distance learning. This change has poignant effects on all aspects of academic life, including consequence increased mental stress reported specifically for students. cancellations many summer fellowships and internships undergraduates across country students’ uncertainty about their educational opportunities careers. When pandemic necessitated elimination on-campus programming at...

10.1101/2021.02.24.432694 preprint EN bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) 2021-02-24

This study examined the effectiveness of a formal postdoctoral education program designed to teach skills in clinical and translational science, using scholar publication rates as measure research productivity.Participants included 70 fellows who were admitted master's or certificate training science from 1999 2015 matched control peers. The primary outcomes number publications 5 years post-fellowship matriculation time publishing 15 peer-reviewed manuscripts post-matriculation.Clinical...

10.1017/cts.2018.336 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Journal of Clinical and Translational Science 2018-10-01

Mayo Clinic recently launched a new strategic plan campaign with the theme “Creating Future.” While is intended to inform and energize entire enterprise, it resonates especially throughout Center for Translational Science Activities (CTSA). The CTSA was established in 2006 first-round Clinical Award from National Research Resources (NCRR), Institutes of Health (NIH). In its first 18 months, has had transformative effect on many areas at Clinic, including education career development...

10.1111/j.1752-8062.2008.00043.x article EN Clinical and Translational Science 2008-09-01

Introduction: Lack of health equity ultimately leads to unequal treatment diverse patients and contributes the growing disparities seen in national health. Academic medical centers should consider providing care providers biomedical researchers training on how identify address disparities. Methods: The authors led an introductory course for graduate students research clinical fellows at academic center Midwest. We compared pre/postcourse assessments determine changes learners’ perceptions...

10.22454/primer.2018.867250 article EN PRiMER 2018-09-13

Geroscience-based therapeutics have the opportunity to transform field of geriatric medicine, yet few training programs afford scholars with necessary skills, knowledge, and experiences needed successfully design implement geroscience trials. We developed a 2 year curriculum two different tracks for aging science scholars. The capitalize on strengths skillsets eligible candidates. Both pathways learn fundamentals research apply this knowledge via mentored translational project. existing...

10.1080/02701960.2020.1832999 article EN Gerontology & Geriatrics Education 2020-10-09

Abstract: Background: Mental health care is a top clinical concern for modern Puerto Rico, especially given dramatically changing economic landscape paired with recurrent natural disasters. Youth are particularly at-risk due to long-term impacts of toxic stress and adverse childhood experiences on development. Objectives: Here we present novel clinician–community-educator–scientist partnership address Rican youth mental well-being wellness. We deployed pilot workshops within the Boys &...

10.1353/cpr.2023.a907980 article EN Progress in community health partnerships 2023-09-01

OBJECTIVES/SPECIFIC AIMS: A key factor for success in science is the ability to communicate clearly and succinctly using language appropriate audience. Most predoctoral training programs offer opportunities students build oral written communication skills at local national conferences. However, this rarely provides specific feedback tends be episodic. The Mayo Clinic Center Clinical Translational Science (CCaTS) has developed an environment deliberate practice of presentation within a weekly...

10.1017/cts.2018.234 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Journal of Clinical and Translational Science 2018-06-01

OBJECTIVES/SPECIFIC AIMS: Scholars and faculty in the Clinical Translational Science (CTS) track of our institution’s biomedical science graduate school reported a lack satisfaction with learning management system (LMS); specifically, they frustration amount time spent locating assignment guidelines, course readings, submission portals. As result, we created new master template to address their concerns. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: A was within LMS based on scholar feedback. Surveys other...

10.1017/cts.2019.148 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Journal of Clinical and Translational Science 2019-03-01

<ns4:p>This article was migrated. The marked as recommended. There has long been an underrepresentation of women in medicine and biomedical research; this is often described a "leaky pipeline," the more senior level rank, fewer are appointed. In evaluating faculty member for promotion, student evaluations teaching considered; therefore, if gender biases reinforced by teaching, gap promotion could remain or increase. study, we examine graduate research training program, using data gathered...

10.15694/mep.2020.000043.1 article EN cc-by MedEdPublish 2020-03-11

OBJECTIVES/GOALS: The Mayo Clinic Clinical and Translational Science (CTS) Predoctoral program aims to develop independent researchers capable of leading multi-disciplinary teams accelerate the translation discovery application. Here, we detail outcomes our graduates over past ten years (2010-2019). METHODS/STUDY POPULATION:): A survey was fielded with all CTS whose degrees were conferred since program’s inception 2019. Items addressed their current position, whether they still involved in...

10.1017/cts.2020.212 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Journal of Clinical and Translational Science 2020-06-01
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