Table 1.

Retrospective Pre–Post Survey of Knowledge and Experience Gained in TRS Mentor Training

Question	Prior to training	After training	Statistical significance
Online module (N = 9)
I am able to identify TRS domains and competencies	4.7	5.8	t = −3.2, p = .013
I am able to identify how TRS is unique compared to other fields of academic research	4.9	6.3	t = −3.8; p = .005
I am able to identify which research questions meet TRS regulatory needs and research priorities	5.3	6.1	t = −2.4; p = .043
In-person module (N = 12)
Help mentee identify and acquire specific TRS skills/training to effectively pursue TRS opportunities	4.5	5.5	t = −5.1, p < .001
Assisting mentees in weighing different career trajectories	4.2	5.5	t = −10.1; p < .001
Ability to guide mentees to be responsive to TRS regulatory needs	5.0	5.6	t = −3.9; p = .002

TRS = Tobacco Regulatory Science. Scale for online module questions is 1 = not at all confident; 4 = moderately confident; 7 = extremely confident. Scale for the in-person module questions is 1 = not at all skilled; 4 = moderately skilled; 7 = extremely skilled.