WIXLIB

at ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE at MOUNT SINAIMEDICAL STUDENT TRAININGIN AGING RESEARCH (MSTAR)PROGRAMRainier P. Soriano, MDMelissa Aldridge, MBA, PhDTUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020

MSTAR at Icahn School of Medicine atMount Sinai Established in 1994 Provides medical students, with an enrichingexperience in aging-related research andgeriatrics, under the mentorship of top experts inthe field. Students participate in a 12-week structuredresearch, clinical, and didactic program in aging. Students may train at a National Training Centersupported by the National Institute on Aging.

MSTAR at Icahn School of Medicine atMount Sinai Major Sponsor: The National Institute on Aging (NIA) Administered by: The American Federation for Aging Research(AFAR) The National Institute on Aging (NIA)

MSTAR National Training SitesNational Training Centers (NTCs) and Partner Sites Harvard Medical School (Boston University, University ofMassachusetts, University of Mississippi, Brown University) Johns Hopkins UniversityNew York UniversityUCLA (UCSF and University of Washington)UC San DiegoUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillProgram for Aging Research in the Summer (PARIS) atAugusta University (Universidad Central del Caribe, Ponce HealthSciences University, San Juan Bautista School of Medicine)

MSTAR National Training Sites National Training Centers and Partner Sites Selected applicants are notified of their training siteassignment prior to their acceptance of the award. Accepted scholars work with their training sitedirectors and research mentors to design anindividualized research project and training program. Due to NIA restrictions, individuals holding PhD, MD,DVM, or equivalent doctoral degrees in the healthsciences are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply to do the MSTARProgram at a National Training Center

MSTAR National Training Sites National Training Centers and Partner Sites Additionally, applicants receiving a stipend or salarysupport from a federal source are not eligible for thisprogram. Applicants may NOT hold another award or participate inanother program concurrently with the MSTAR program Must participate in the program full-time for 8 weeks Stipend of 4,220 for 8 weeksDeadline: Set by individual NTCsApplicants will be notified of their application decision inMarch 2021

MSTAR at Icahn School of Medicine atMount Sinai Formalized in 2000245 medical students from 10 different medicalschools 103 peer-reviewed publications (58 1st authorship) Over 300 competitive poster presentations For the last 10 years 18 oral paper sessions at national meetings 12 national student awards

MSTAR at Icahn School of Medicine atMount Sinai GOALS: Develop basic knowledge and skills required foraging and palliative medicine research Foster the application of geriatric and palliativemedicine principles in the care of older adults andthose living with chronic illnesses and/or at theend of their lives, in whatever field in the future Stimulate interest in a career in academicgeriatrics and palliative medicine

MSTAR at Icahn School of Medicine atMount SinaiParticipation in aging and palliative medicine research initiativeswith established and successful research investigatorsDevelopment of formal mentoring relationships with leadingresearch mentors in the field of aging and palliative medicineDevelopment and implementation of individual learning andresearch contractsParticipation in structured seminar series on basic researchmethodology and study designExposure to various clinical sites and aspects of geriatric andpalliative medicine care

Research and Learning ActivitiesFormal Mentorship inResearch Work withFaculty MentorsResearch Methods,Leadership TrainingSessions and FutureCareers WorkshopsMSTAR StudentTraineePeer-to-Peer (P2P)Mentoring and SupportNested Clinical Exposures

MSTAR Research Methodology Training SeriesTopic/DescriptionSeminar LeaderThe Basic Ingredients: Formulating Research Questions and HypothesesStudents’ oral presentation of their research question and 2-3 sentence background and significanceMelissa Aldridge, PhDStudy Design: Observational versus Experimental ResearchStudents’ discuss their choice of study design including limitations and challengesMelissa Aldridge, PhDMeasurement Approaches: Precision and AccuracyStudents describe their measurement approach for dependent and independent variables and alternative Melissa Aldridge, PhDstrategiesEnhancing Causal Inference in Observational StudiesStudents discuss methods they are using to enhance causal inference, if applicable, followed by groupdiscussion of recent publications employing methods to enhance cause inferenceMelissa Aldridge, PhDSample Size and Power: Application and ExamplesStudents estimate the power of their primary analyses, if applicable, and describe the trade-offs inherent Melissa Aldridge, PhDin increasing powerQualitative and Mixed Methods ResearchStudents discuss ways in which their research was informed by or could be strengthened by a qualitativeresearch approachMelissa Aldridge, PhDTrainee Oral Presentation Practice SessionAll students attend both practice sessions to provide feedback and learn for their peers.Rainier Soriano, MD / Melissa Aldridge, PhDTrainee Oral Presentation to the Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine

MSTAR Research Career & Leadership Skills DevelopmentWorkshopsTopic/DescriptionThe Next Generation of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine ResearchersAn overview presentation of the current state of aging and palliative care research in the US and the roles of thetrainees in its future.Workshop Leader(s)R. Sean Morrison, M.D., Department Chair andDirector, National Palliative Care Research CenterGeriatric Palliative Care: Transforming the Care of Serious IllnessPresentation on the evolution of palliative care in the US and the expansion of the field to various aspects ofhealth care.Diane Meier, M.D. Director of the Center to AdvancePalliative CareUnderstanding the Institutional Review BoardPresentation of the history of the IRB and its role in maintaining the safety of research trainees and integrity andethics of the research process.Mary Rojas, M.D., Director, MSROResearch EthicsThe historical context of ethics in research will be presented. Trainees will also be able to learn an approach howto make decisions and to act ethically in various situations in the conduct of research.Nada Gligorov, PhD and Paul Cummins, PhD,Department of BioethicsBasics of Basic Science ResearchAn interactive session by the research track lead that will both describe research careers within the track andinclude a walk-through of clinical settings for aging research within the Mount Sinai Health SystemCharles Mobbs, M.D.Basic science and translational research track leaderClinician-ScientistThis will be an interactive session by the research track lead that will both describe research careers within thetrack and include a walk-through of clinical settings for aging research within the Mount Sinai Health SystemNathan Goldstein, M.D.Clinical research track leaderUnderstanding Your Leadership StyleActive learning focused on identifying and comparing different leadershipStyle using the DiSC assessment with an opportunity to critique and reflect on trainees’ stylesHelen Fernandez, MD, Fellowship Program DirectorA Career in Health Services ResearchThis will be an interactive session by the research track lead that will both describe research careers within thetrack and include a walk-through of clinical settings for aging research within the Mount Sinai Health SystemClaire Ankuda, M.D.Health services research track leaderHow to Write an AbstractTrainees will review effective abstract templates and craft their research abstractsRainier Soriano, M.D.A Guide to Research Podium PresentationsReview of effective communication skills and delivery techniques for research podium presentationsRainier Soriano, M.D.

Sample MSTAR Trainee ScheduleWeekMonIntroduction toMSTAR ProgramFirst WeekWeek 2 toWeeks 7 or 11Trainees, FacultyMentors andNear-PeerMentorsResearch WorkMentoringSessionsNested ClinicalExposuresLast WeekPresentationPrepTueAM: ResearchMethodologySeminar SeriesCareer andLeadershipWorkshopsPM: ResearchWorkAM: ResearchMethodologySeminar SeriesCareer andLeadershipWorkshopsPM: ResearchWorkMSTAR ProgramPodiumPresentationsand PosterSessionsWedThuResearch WorkMentoring SessionsNested Clinical ExposuresResearch WorkMentoring SessionsNested Clinical ExposuresResearch WorkMentoring SessionsIndividual Exit InterviewsFri

Project Administrative StructureMSTAR Program Leadership*Rainier P. Soriano, MD and Melissa Aldridge, PhDKatelyn Ferreira, MPH – Program ManagerAdvisoryCommittee*MSTAR ResearchMentors* Program Selection CommitteeResearch TrackLeaders*- Health Services, Clinical and BasicScience/Translational TracksMSTAR StudentTraineesP2P StudentMentors

MSTAR at Icahn School of Medicine atMount Sinai Specifics: A stipend of approximately 5,500 is provided. All students enrolled in U.S. allopathic or osteopathicmedical schools can apply, provided they are U.S. citizensor permanent residents. Applicants must have a faculty sponsor from their homeinstitution (non-ISMMS) or a Faculty Reference (ISMMS) Also require a Research Mentor at ISMMS Scholars are selected based on their: Academic excellence Interest in aging and geriatrics Potential for future achievement and leadership.

MSTAR at Icahn School of Medicine atMount Sinai Specifics: Applicants may NOT hold another award orparticipate in another program concurrently withthe MSTAR program Must participate in the program full-time for atleast 10 of the 12 weeks.Deadline: Monday, February 1, 2021 at 5PM ESTApplicants will be notified of their applicationdecision on Friday, March 19, 2021.

MSTAR Program Timeline – Non-ISMMSSelection Committeeapproves trainee mentorsand research projectsCall for applications toMSTAR Program at ISMMSMSTAR Scholars selectedFebNovResearch project pre-startup period (IRB submissions)Mar - MayMarApplications dueSelection Committee meetsand chooses traineecandidatesJune–AugMay – JunTrack Leaders facilitatetrainee and mentormeetings to determineinterests and potentialresearch projectsTrainee track and projectselectionMSTAR Program officiallycommencesAssessment of learningcontract progressFinal presentations andabstract preparation forconference submissions

MSTAR Program Timeline – ISMMSCall for applications toMSTAR Program at ISMMSResearch project pre-start upperiod (IRB submissions)Applications dueDec-JanNovMarFebTrack Leaders facilitatetrainee and mentormeetings to determineinterests and potentialresearch projectsJuly – AugApr – JuneSelection Committee meetsand chooses traineecandidatesMSTAR Scholars are selectedMSTAR Program officiallycommencesAssessment of learningcontract progressFinal presentations andabstract preparation forconference submissions

MSTAR at Icahn School of Medicine atMount SinaiShort Term Expectations: Research Methodology Series and Workshops July 7 to August 20, 2021 Research Presentations Thursday, August 12, 2021 ISMMS Student Research Day March 2022 Annual Meeting of the American Geriatrics Society(AGS) in Orlando, FL May 12 -14, 2022

MSTAR at Icahn School of Medicine atMount SinaiNext Steps: Find a Research Mentor MSTAR Research Abstract Book 2021 MSTAR Research Mentors List ISMMS Mentor Database If you already have a potential research mentor,then ask if the research area qualifies for MSTAR Review the Application Form

MSTAR at Icahn School of Medicine atMount SinaiISMMSStudentApplicantApplication formPersonal StatementResearch PlanFaculty Sponsor formResearch Mentor Biosketch (if NOT in the Departmentof Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine)

MSTAR at Icahn School of Medicine atMount SinaiNonISMMSStudentApplicantApplication formPersonal StatementResearch Topic and InterestsFaculty (Home Institution) Sponsor formFaculty (Home Institution) NIH-style BiosketchResearch Mentor Biosketch (if NOT in the Department of Geriatricsand Palliative Medicine)