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. 2020 Jan 16;30(1):83–90. doi: 10.18865/ed.30.1.83

Table 2. Selected conversation café findings and application.

Barriers to Developing Robust Research Careers
Lack of access to research journals and databases PRIDE mentees were given access to the library holdings at a research-intensive institution (UMMC) and access to mentor databases
Lack of mentors Mentees assigned to primary and secondary OHD PRIDE mentors, and had direct access to any of the mentors and program faculty for support
Increased workload if involved in research; still responsible for full teaching load despite research commitments Didactic and practical information regarding balancing and integrating research and teaching. Techniques for how to produce manuscripts leveraging the academic calendar.10
Developing Successful Research Careers in Teaching-Intensive Environments
The need for more protected writing time Developed and incorporated a mid-year writing retreat and writing accountability groups during the academic year; included blocks of writing time during the summer institutes
Collaborate with a research accountability partner Formed learning communities and encouraged the use of group apps (ie, Group Me and WhatsApp) to foster mentees’ interaction and peer support
Interest in research partnerships and support groups Created opportunities for mentees to collaborate on manuscript development