Table 1.

Competencies addressed in AIMS

Competency	Accomplished by:
Practice Based Learning	Identification of a topic from clinical experience. Use of quality improvement strategies or chart review to examine local practice.
Medical Knowledge	Integration of comprehensive background data, specific aims, hypothesis, biostatistics and study design into proposal.
Interpersonal Skills and Communication	Cooperative and interactive style during small group sessions, clarity of presentation of proposal at research forum, ability to address audience questions and clarity of written proposal. Evaluation by mentor.
System Based Practice	Integration and use of local resources in proposal.
Professionalism	Completion of NIH training in protection of human subjects. Timely completion of all rotation requirements.