Figures & Tables
Figures
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Timeline of RAHI–SATHI Evolution From Initial Study to a Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Abbreviations: AF, atrial fibrillation; BU, Boston University; CAM, Charutar Arogya Mandal; CRS, Central Research Services; OGH, Office of Global Health; RAHI, Research and Advocacy for Health in India; SATHI, Support and Action Towards Health-Equity in India; UMMS, University of Massachusetts Medical School.
*Study preceded RAHI–SATHI and was conducted by a joint collaboration between BU and CAM.
Tables
- TABLE 1.
Advantages of a Trainee-Led Twinning Program in Global Health and Trainee Benefits Based on the RAHI–SATHI Experience
Twinning Phase Advantages of Program Benefits for Trainee Initiate a partnership Trainees typically have greater flexibility than faculty to travel and connect with the local community to build trust and act as a bridge between geographically separated investigators Gain hands-on experience in professionalism and building trust with a new community Develop a shared work plan Trainees facilitate an interdisciplinary approach by coordinating inputs from multiple team members from varied disciplines and maximizing faculty investigators' contribution, in the context of their in-kind support Acquire consensus-building skills and a multidisciplinary perspective Implement the program Trainees lead the implementation of the program and reduce the burden on international partners who face competing demands to provide care to their beneficiaries Develop an understanding of real-world constraints and complications in implementation science Monitor outcomes Trainees identify potential sources of error early in the program and help sustain communication among the team and with the local community Gain insight into potential pitfalls of programs Evaluate results Trainees provide insight gained by their involvement in the study and help guide evaluation of the results Enhance scientific inquisition and analytical skills to interpret and discuss findings with peers Disseminate information Trainees disseminate information across a range of platforms including peer-reviewed manuscripts, conference presentations, and departmental or institutional seminars, resulting in greater exposure of the program and increased opportunities for potential collaborators to become involved Develop scholarly skills that are critical in medicine and academics Abbreviations: RAHI, Research and Advocacy for Health in India; SATHI, Support and Action Towards Health-Equity in India.
