ABSTRACT

Geroscience-based therapeutics have the opportunity to transform the field of geriatric medicine, yet few training programs afford scholars with the necessary skills, knowledge, and experiences needed to successfully design and implement geroscience trials. We have developed a 2 year curriculum with two different training tracks for aging science scholars. The training tracks capitalize on the strengths and skillsets of eligible candidates. Both pathways afford scholars the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of aging research and the opportunity to apply this knowledge via a mentored translational research project. The two training pathways capitalize on existing clinical and research training infrastructures and include required and elective coursework, longitudinal clinical experiences, small group discussions, laboratory experience, and mentored translational research. This first of its kind geroscience training program is a potential feasible, scalable solution to the existing training gap. We believe that the Kogod Scholars Program at the Mayo Clinic can serve as a prototype for other academic aging centers.

摘要

基于老年科学的疗法有机会改变老年医学领域，但很少有培训项目能够为学者提供成功设计和实施老年科学试验所需的必要技能、知识和经验。我们为老年科学学者开发了一个为期 2 年的课程，其中包含两个不同的培训课程。培训课程充分利用了合格候选人的优势和技能。这两种途径都为学者提供了学习衰老研究基础知识的机会，以及通过指导性转化研究项目应用这些知识的机会。这两种培训途径利用现有的临床和研究培训基础设施，包括必修和选修课程、纵向临床经验、小组讨论、实验室经验、并指导转化研究。这种首创的老年科学培训计划是针对现有培训差距的潜在可行、可扩展的解决方案。我们相信梅奥诊所的 Kogod 学者计划可以作为其他学术老龄化中心的原型。