# Development of orthopaedic surgeon-scientist expertise in patient-oriented research

> **NIH NIH K24** · UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE · 2020 · $118,479

## Abstract

PROJECT SUMMARY
The overarching objective of this K24 proposal is to leverage the protected research time and operating budget
afforded by the K24 award to ensure intensive mentorship of promising surgeon-scientists, sustain the ongoing
mentorship of surgeons within my trials network, and ensure the completion of a critical pilot study that is poised
to lead to my next large clinical trial. In my position at the University, I have the opportunity to develop the
research careers of medical students, residents, clinical fellows, and graduate studies. In addition, I am
frequently approached by early career surgeons at outside institutions that aim elevate their role in clinical
research. As such, I have developed a graduated mentorship commitment model to focus the majority of my
time on 1-2 mentees per year that have expressed an interest in becoming a surgeon-scientist. These mentees
receive an immersed patient outcome research experience with a heavy focus on mentored exposure to all
aspects of clinical trials. My mentees benefit from substantive data available at the high-volume of the trauma
center where I practice clinically and through opportunities emanating from my two main funded research
programs: the PREP-IT skin antiseptic clinical trials and the SPY laser assisted angiography use for minimizing
the risk of wound complications associated with periarticular tibia fractures. In congruence with these two
research programs, I will accomplish four mentorship objectives. Specifically, mentees will be immersed in: 1)
managing the daily activities of the SPY LA-ICGA proof-of-concept trial; 2) using the SPY proof-of-concept pilot
data to develop and plan a definitive multicenter trial and related R01 application for funding; 3) performing
secondary data analyses of existing trial data to generate new clinical trial ideas; and, 4) developing their original
research ideas to be continued in their independent research careers. Over the duration of the award, I will
concurrently develop my abilities as a surgeon-scientist and mentor. These career development objectives
include the following: 1) increase my expertise and understanding of advanced research methods and analyses
techniques; 2) increase my leadership and teaching skills as a career development mentor for prospective
surgeon-scientists; and, 3) increase my understanding and exposure to other orthopaedic applications of LA-
ICGA and related imaging modalities that have the potential to improve our ability to safely perform fracture
fixation in traumatized soft-tissues.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9869067
- **Project number:** 1K24AR076445-01
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE
- **Principal Investigator:** Gerard Slobogean
- **Activity code:** K24 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $118,479
- **Award type:** 1
- **Project period:** 2020-03-01 → 2025-02-28

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9869067

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9869067, Development of orthopaedic surgeon-scientist expertise in patient-oriented research (1K24AR076445-01). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-23 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9869067. Licensed CC0.

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