A description of the training plan should be included in both new and renewal applications. Progress reports on the type of instruction provided, topics covered, and other relevant information such as attendance by trainees and faculty participation must be included in future renewals and continuations. Beginning in 1994, the Sackler Institute has offered a formal course covering these issues at New York University School of Medicine by faculty and invited lecturers. The course coordinators are Dr. Karen Brewer, Curator and Director of the Ehrman Medical Library and Dr. Carol Welt, Director of the Office of Grants Administration and Research Services. They are assisted by a number of faculty volunteers.
Attendance is monitored.
To evaluate the trainees' comprehension and retention of basic information presented during the course, they have to pass a written examination. Attendance is mandatory. Trainees who fail to pass this examination or required attendance will be required to repeat the course. The course meets bi-weekly from February through June. At each class written material, including bibliographies and other resources covering the topic, are distributed.