• Journal of women's health · Jun 2018

    Process Evaluation for Improving K12 Program Effectiveness: Case Study of a National Institutes of Health Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health Research Career Development Program.

    • Nancy C Raymond, Jean F Wyman, Satlaj Dighe, Eileen M Harwood, and Mikow Hang.
    • 1 Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin , Madison, Madison, Wisconsin.
    • J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2018 Jun 1; 27 (6): 775-781.

    IntroductionProcess evaluation is an important tool in quality improvement efforts. This article illustrates how a systematic and continuous evaluation process can be used to improve the quality of faculty career development programs by using the University of Minnesota's Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health (BIRCWH) K12 program as an exemplar.MethodsData from a rigorous process evaluation incorporating quantitative and qualitative measurements were analyzed and reviewed by the BIRCWH program leadership on a regular basis.ResultsExamples are provided of how this evaluation model and processes were used to improve many aspects of the program, thereby improving scholar, mentor, and advisory committee members' satisfaction and scholar outcomes.ConclusionsA rigorous evaluation plan can increase the effectiveness and impact of a research career development plan.

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