The Research Agenda for the ACCP Research Institute is part of the overall Strategic Plan of the College. The strategic planning process of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy typically occurs on a three- to five-year cycle and includes a broad representation of its membership. In the interim, the Research Institute Board of Trustees, assume primary responsibility for establishing research priorities, working on selected goals and objectives, monitoring progress, and refining the plan as needed to reflect changes in environmental conditions.
As excerpted from the 2007 Strategic Plan of the College, the following portions represent the Research Agenda of the College.
CRITICAL ISSUE 3: How can ACCP advance its research mission?
Strategic Direction 3.1
Develop and strengthen the research knowledge, skills, and competitiveness of clinical pharmacists in clinical, translational, and health services research.
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Objective 3.1.3
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Within its first three years, 60 clinical pharmacists will have completed the “summer investigator development program” (i.e., advanced training).
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Objective 3.1.4
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By 2012, federal grant submissions by ACCP members will have increased by 50% from its 2007 baseline.
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Objective 3.1.1
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By 2008, develop a plan to increase the number of pharmacy students who pursue a research career.
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Objective 3.1.2
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By 2011, 60 clinical pharmacists will have completed the research curriculum of the ACCP Academy (i.e., foundational training).
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Strategic Direction 3.2
Support and implement ACCP’s Research Agenda.
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Objective 3.2.1
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By 2008, construct and implement a communications plan designed to build member understanding and support of the college’s research agenda.
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Objective 3.2.2
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By 2009, establish an ACCP research network through the Research Institute to address critical priorities within the College’s research agenda.
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Strategic Direction 3.3
Ensure sufficient financial and other resources to adequately pursue ACCP’s research mission.
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Objective 3.3.1
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Implement the existing or appropriately modified Research Institute staff plan no later than 2008.
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Objective 3.3.2
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By 2009, establish a minimum of 3 new partnerships, collaborations, or alliances to advance ACCP’s research mission.
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Objective 3.3.3
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By 2010, ACCP will increase by 50% the extramural funding that supports pursuit of the College’s research mission.
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