The OMERACT Emerging Leaders Program: The Good, the Bad, and the Future

Caroline A Flurey, Peter S Tugwell, Rachel J Black, Serena Halls, Joanna C Robson, Heidi J Siddle, Premarani Sinnathurai, Kathryn S Stok, Bethan Richards, Matthew Page, Ilfita Sahbudin

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To describe the experience of the first OMERACT Emerging Leaders Program (ELP).

METHODS: A Delphi process identified positive aspects, areas for improvement, and future directions. Core items were defined as essential if they received ≥ 70% ratings.

RESULTS: Participants valued relatable/accessible mentors (100%), including an OMERACT Executive mentor (100%), and a support network of peers (90%). Key items for future development were funding support (100%) and developing knowledge about OMERACT processes (90%) and politics (80%).

CONCLUSION: The ELP has the potential to provide targeted training for early career researchers to develop relevant skills for future leadership roles within OMERACT.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1047-1052
Number of pages6
JournalThe Journal of Rheumatology
Volume46
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2019

Keywords

  • Career Mobility
  • Humans
  • Leadership
  • Mentors
  • Rheumatologists

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