Research Page Last Updated: 06/23/2010

Quick Links

  • Additional Research Ideas
  • Mentor Criteria & Sign-up Page
  • Find a Research Mentor
  • Research Judges (names, phone numbers, e-mail...link to another page)
  • Research Competition Timeline
  • Download Abstract Kit/Abstract Application
  • Madigan Fellowship Link
  • Every Doc Can Do Research Workbook (Word/PDF) - Updated for 2008
  • Every Doc Can Do A Case Report Workbook (Word/PDF)
  • Every Doc Can Do A Poster Workbook (Word/PDF)
  • Educational Research Workshop
  • Survey Monkey for USAFP Members
  • Publishing Your Research
  • Good Poster/Bad Poster Handout
  • Good Poster/Bad Poster Display
  • OEF/OIF Human Subjects Research Resources



USAFP Research Grants Program
The Clinical Investigations Committee accepts grant applications on a rolling basis.

If you aren't sure if your idea is grant-worthy, you will be able to begin the process by submitting a simple "Letter of Intent" (LOI) that briefly describes your proposed grant. The LOI will permit a quicker review of a project concept. The CIC suggests taking a look at the actual grant application forms prior to submitting a LOI to familiarize yourself with the Research Grant Initiative "PRIORITIES" and "CONSIDERATIONS."

Letters of Intent will be received electronically on a rolling submission basis.  They will be reviewed upon receipt with a response from the Chair of the Clinical Investigations Committee within 6-8 weeks from the receipt of the LOI.

Grant Applications/Proposals will be reviewed twice a year.  This will be at the Judges Workshop in early November and during the Annual Meeting (March/April).  Grant submissions must be mailed as instructed in the Grant Application Forms at a minimum of 6 weeks prior to the two review dates.  A response will be made within 4 weeks from review.  Upon final approval of the Grant Application, disbursement of funds will be made approximately 4 weeks from the approved date.

LOI Instructions dot-clear20 LOI Self-evaluation checklist
Grant Application Forms dot-clear15 Also available in Adobe Acrobat PDF format

Have a grant that you have completed? Click here to download your final report form.

Please direct all research related questions to:
    Mrs. Dianne Reamy dot-clear25804-968-4436 (W) - Richmond, VA
    204 May Lane dot-clear25 804-968-4418 (FAX) - Richmond, VA
    Edgewater, MD  21037 dot-clear25Email:  direamy@vafp.org

Updated forms reflecting this contact information will be forthcoming.

Research Competition Timeline - 2011
Here are the dates you need to know:

20 September 2010  Abstract Deadline
late November 2010  Abstract Acceptance & Rejection Letters Sent
3 January 2011  Written Papers are Due
3-8 April 2011  USAFP Annual Meeting, Palm Springs, CA


Abstract Kit Download & Online Application
Click on the links below to download your own copy of the USAFP Research Competition Abstract kit (a Web page with individual document links), the new Abstract Application and the Abstract Submission documents as Adobe Acrobat forms to be filled out and submitted via email (you need the free Acrobat 7.0 Reader or higher to accomplish this). You cannot save the Abstract Application documents on your computer unless you have the full version of Adobe Acrobat, but you can print out your own copy prior to submission.

Abstract Kit (Web Page for files) dot-clear Abstract Application dot-clear Abstract Submission Form dot-clear Consent Form

Some Other Resources for Funding:
dot-clearFEDIX
dot-clearUSUHS
dot-clearCOS (Community of Science - must register to receive weekly updates)
dot-clearAAFP/F
dot-clearAAFP National Research Network

Additional Research Ideas
Just some ideas to consider for research in addition to the ones people traditionally think about.

Educational Research Workshop (from the 2009 Annual Meeting...PowerPoint unless stated otherwise)

Survey Monkey for USAP Members

1.  FORMAL RESEARCH PROPOSALS:

a.  This tool will be available for all USAFP members to use for research purposes.
b.  A written proposal will be sent to the chair, CIC via Mrs. Dianne Reamy.

      i.      The local command Institutional Review Board application and approval letter will accompany the proposal.

     ii.      Requests for use of Survey Monkey without IRB application and approval letter will not be entertained and will be returned to the sender.

c.  The chair, CIC will request review and recommendation by the judges from the service of the requesting USAFP member.  The judges will determine if there is adequate scientific merit to allow use of this tool.
d.  Based on recommendations of the judges, the chair, CIC will allow or deny use of Survey Monkey.  The chair, CIC has the final decision of the judges recommendations are split.

OTHER USES FOR SURVEY MONKEY OUTSIDE OF FORMAL RESEARCH (Committee use, etc.)

Survey Monkey is also available for USAFP members to use to benefit the work of the Academy.  Individuals or committees wishing to use Survey Monkey for this purpose, please contact USAFP Executive Staff (Mary Lindsay White - mlwhite@vafp.org) with a brief proposal outlining how Survey Monkey will be used.  The USAFP Executive Committee will review each non-research proposal for formal approval.

OEF/OIF Human Subjects Research Resources
The resources below provide guidance in conducting human subjects research in the Central Command Theater of Operations. Advantages include a single IRB for submission and a streamlined process for conducting operational research.

1 - JC2RT-INFORMATION-PACKET_19-NOV-09-Compressed
2 - JC2RT-Steps-for-Research_NAVY_7-Feb-2010
3 - DON-HRPP_CITI-Directions-for-JC2RT_7-Feb-2010-Compressed
4 - CENTCOM_PROTOCOL-TEMPLATE-PROSPECTIVE-EXPLANATION_AUG-09v2
5 - CENTCOM_CONSENT-FORM-EXPLANATION_DEC-2009
6 - CENTCOM-Flyer-Poster_08-Mar-2010

 

Mentor Criteria & Sign-Up Page

Interested in becoming a Research Mentor?  Right click on this link to download the Application (use Save As) which lists the categories of expertise most requested when asking for assistance.  

Instructions for submitting an Application for consideration:
    - Save the file to disk as a MS Word file
    - Complete the form and Save As the form with your last name in the document's name (ex. Mentor Application - Dianne Reamy)
    - Email Mrs. Dianne Reamy of your desire to mentor and attach your completed Application Form and a current curriculum vitae (also in MS Word). Thank you.

Find a Research Mentor

If you are interested in receiving assistance from a USAFP mentor for your research project, please contact one of the Clinical Investigations Committee members noted below.  They will work with you to obtain a mentor best qualified to meet your needs.  

John A. Edwards, MD / Major, MC, USA
Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington
(Office)  253-968-2071
(Email)  John.Edwards@nw.amedd.army.mil or john.a.edwards@us.army.mil

Dean A. Seehusen, MD / LTC, USA
1128 Whistler Hollow Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Cell: 706-495-5368
Work: 719-526-5070
Email:dseehusen@msn.com
Work: Chief, Family Medicine Service
Evans Army Community Hospital
Fort Carson, CO 80913

Publishing Your Research - Links to Journals in which you may publish your research

  1. Annals of Family Medicine
  2. Aviation, Space and Environmental Medicine
  3. Family Medicine
  4. Military Medicine

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