Spring 2025 - Pediatric Disaster Science Scholars Cohort

This course is open for enrollment to a selected cohort only. To learn more about your eligibility to participate, please contact us.

This program provides a structured approach to disaster science research, emergency preparedness, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Through a combination of interactive modules, recorded sessions, and hands-on exercises, participants gain the knowledge and skills needed to advance disaster research and improve emergency response strategies. 

Disaster science research plays a critical role in shaping emergency healthcare response. This program offers a comprehensive learning experience, equipping scholars with tools to enhance research methodologies, collaboration, and evidence-based approaches to preparedness and response. Join this program to enhance expertise in disaster science research, develop essential research and leadership skills, and contribute to improving emergency preparedness and response in high-stakes environments.

What You Will Learn

• This program covers key areas of disaster science research, including:
• Research & Data Analysis – Disaster Science Research Inventory (DSRI), disaster science outcome measures, systems thinking
• Mentorship & Collaboration – Building effective mentor/mentee relationships, interdisciplinary teamwork
• Manuscript & Grant Writing – Abstract writing, manuscript development, grant proposal strategies
• Quality Improvement & Program Evaluation – Implementing performance measurement tools, improving research outcomes
• Emergency Preparedness & Response – Readiness research, tabletop exercises, medical operations coordination

Additional Information

Participants have access to:

• Recorded Sessions & Webinars – Covering implementation science, statistics in disaster science, qualitative research, and more
• Structured Learning Modules – Focused on program evaluation, manuscript writing, purposeful presentations, and developing collaborative teams
• Practical Tools & Worksheets – Time management strategies, research scoring sheets, and disaster science frameworks

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Continuing Education 

Continuing Education (CE) credit is available for this activity for physicians. 

Joint Accreditation Statement: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Children’s National Hospital. Children’s National Hospital is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.  Children’s National Hospital Accreditation Provider# 4008362

Physicians: Children’s National Hospital designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 30.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships: The planning committee and presenters have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. 

Financial and In-Kind Commercial Support: No financial nor in-kind commercial support was received for this educational activity.