Table 1 Summary of existing training programs
From: A scoping review of regenerative medicine in medical education
Program | Trainees | Learning Model | Expected Outcomes | Measures of Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CRISDP at University of Florida Regional Center [6] | Cardiovascular medicine, cardiothoracic surgery, and other cardiovascular medicine-related fellows | Course series on basic science of cell therapy and mentored research participation | Equip future physician-scientists with skills for cardiovascular regenerative medicine | Completion of coursework, presentations at meetings, publication, and academia positions |
Regenerative Medicine and Surgery Course at Mayo Clinic [7] | Undergraduate medical students, graduate students, internal medicine residents, and research fellows | Didactic lectures on regenerative medicine principles, laboratory experience with regenerative technology, and surgical practice on cadavers | Provide training in regenerative models for clinical solutions | Examinations and research advancement |
The Berlin-Brandenburg School for Regenerative Therapies [8] | Medical students, clinical scientists, biologists, and engineers | Incubator model; active research participation and clinical rotations for needs assessment | Providing interdisciplinary training to promote translational research and clinical application | Defense of research thesis |
Cardiovascular Cell Therapy Research Network at NHLBI [9] | Medical students and residents | Basic science research, imaging modality training, cardiovascular assessment in animal models, and courses on how to carry out clinical trials | Provide future physician-scientists with expertise in regenerative medicine practices related to cardiovascular diseases | Research progress and completion |
Canadian Stem Cell Network [10] | Undergraduate/graduate students and postdoctoral fellows | Seminars, workshops, committee memberships, and networking opportunities | N/A | N/A |