The OMERACT Emerging Leaders Program: The Good, the Bad, and the Future

J Rheumatol. 2019 Aug;46(8):1047-1052. doi: 10.3899/jrheum.181126. Epub 2019 Mar 1.

Abstract

Objective: To describe the experience of the first OMERACT Emerging Leaders Program (ELP).

Methods: A Delphi process identified positive aspects, areas for improvement, and future directions. Core items were defined as essential if they received ≥ 70% ratings.

Results: Participants valued relatable/accessible mentors (100%), including an OMERACT Executive mentor (100%), and a support network of peers (90%). Key items for future development were funding support (100%) and developing knowledge about OMERACT processes (90%) and politics (80%).

Conclusion: The ELP has the potential to provide targeted training for early career researchers to develop relevant skills for future leadership roles within OMERACT.

Keywords: CAREER DEVELOPMENT; EARLY CAREER RESEARCHERS; EDUCATION; EMERGING LEADERS; OMERACT; OUTCOMES.

MeSH terms

  • Career Mobility*
  • Humans
  • Leadership*
  • Mentors*
  • Rheumatologists*