AAAGP Preferred ModelAPHCRI Mission & Role Model Theme programs Criteria for theme programs Governance

AAAGP Preferred ModelMission

APHCRI Objectives High quality research: Primary care Interface/integrated care specific emphasis on: – chronic illness (frequent, large burden) – methodological challenges – applicability/implementation High quality training of (PhD) researchers clinical epidemiological focus social/behavioral scientific focus Population health Primary health care Hospital care individualprevention integratedcare

AAAGP Preferred Model Research programmes Prevention and health promotion Chronic illness – course and optimal management – Self-management and social support Quality & Effectiveness of primary health care – Evidence-based practice Health Inequalities & social determinants – Rural & indigenous Organisation & economics of primary care – Integration – Policy research

AAAGP Preferred Model Programmes & Illness Priorities CVDCancerMental Health … Prevention and health promotion XXX X Chronic illness X XXX Quality & Effectiveness XXX Health Inequalities X XXX Organisation & economics XXXX

AAAGP Preferred Model Programmes & Disciplines Quantitative Methods Qualitative Methods EconomicsBehavioral Sciences Prevention and health promotion X Chronic illness XXX X Quality & Effectiveness XXXX Health Inequalities X Organisation & economics X

AAAGP Preferred Model Prevention & health promotion Chronic Illness Quality & Evidence-based Practice Organisation &Economics Health Inequalities PHCRIS ANU & PHCRIS

AAAGP Preferred Model Criteria for theme centre Institution rather than persons Track record of applicants in theme – Acknowledged experts in the field – Substantial number of international publications over a longer period – Succesful in initiating projects and obtaining external funding – Good record in training and supervising junior researchers/PhD students – Collaboration across institutions

AAAGP Preferred Model organisational structure Board of Governance – (general policy and monitoring) CEO programme directors One Two Three etc

AAAGP Preferred Model And now education!!

AAAGP Preferred Model Characteristics of research school scientific community senior and junior researchers thematic coherence promotion of research quality – multidisciplinary collaboration – more depth by combining expertise and volume promotion of quality PhD training – broad expertise base – broad supply of courses/consultants

AAAGP Preferred Model Criteria for seniors (n = 120) PhD Acknowledged expert in the field Substantial number of international publications over a longer period Succesful in initiating projects and obtaining external funding Good record in training and supervising junior researchers/PhD students

AAAGP Preferred Model Junior researchers/PhD trainees ct’d Daily project management Preparing PhD thesis (mean 4.6 years) (First) authorship of research articles Completing PhD training programme Learning more broadly than own subject Innovation Possibility to combine professional training (e.g. GP) and PhD study (6 to 7 years)

AAAGP Preferred Model PhD training programme ct’d Individual programme – subject specific training – visits, consultations, (international) presentations Tailormade training programme/monitoring from start Guidance by promotor/senior, supervision by PhD training committee Annual CaRe congress Certification and PhD degree Annual CaRe Award

AAAGP Preferred Model

Issues Avoid duplication – Role of AIPC at La Trobe? Build on our strengths or develop the less strong? – Virtual or single institutions? – Sharing of strengths?