# Research in Anesthesia Training Program (ReAP)

> **NIH NIH T32** · STANFORD UNIVERSITY · 2020 · $338,150

## Abstract

PROJECT SUMMARY
The objective of the Stanford Research in Anesthesia Training Program (ReAP) is to train leaders in academic
anesthesia. We recognize that in order to accomplish this goal, substantial training beyond an MD or PhD is
required. ReAP provides the guidance, training, and mentoring critical for the successful initiation of an
independent research career and becoming a leader in the broad field of Anesthesiology. Trainees must learn
to pose important and well thought out questions, to think critically, and to use cutting edge interdisciplinary
tools to answer these questions. Success also requires the development of skills in presentation of results in
oral and written format, in preparation of competitive grant proposals, and in the ability to engage in
collaboration when this will more effectively advance the research. The training program starts by recruiting the
most talented trainees from MD/PhD, MD and, occasionally, PhD applicants interested in pursuing a career in
anesthesia research and academic anesthesia. This recruitment is facilitated by our department's research
training continuum featuring both a formal residency research track and, later, comprehensive support in
transitioning to a junior faculty position. Once appointed, ReAP trainees select a primary research mentor and
a secondary mentor to monitor and facilitate their progress. Close interaction with mentors and other
accomplished faculty is essential to master critical skills that form the core of our training program. This is
supplemented by didactic material, and, in the case of clinical research, may be augmented further by a
master's degree in epidemiology or health science research. Administratively the program consists of a
Program Director, Steering Committee, External Advisory Committee and a group of 28 highly skilled and
successful training faculty from the anesthesia department and 9 other departments within the medical school.
There are already established interactions among many of the faculty members. The diverse faculty is divided
into three overarching areas: 1) Neuroscience, Pain and Analgesia, 2) Injury, Inflammation and Immunity, and
3) Outcomes Research, Economics and Bioinformatics. These divisions encompass research areas at the
forefront of our field. Our institutionally well-supported program and pipeline of highly qualified candidates will
easily support a total of four trainees with two appointed per year anticipating two-year training experiences for
most candidates.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9854849
- **Project number:** 2T32GM089626-11
- **Recipient organization:** STANFORD UNIVERSITY
- **Principal Investigator:** DAVID J. CLARK
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $338,150
- **Award type:** 2
- **Project period:** 2010-07-01 → 2025-06-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9854849

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9854849, Research in Anesthesia Training Program (ReAP) (2T32GM089626-11). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-22 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9854849. Licensed CC0.

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