Clinically-driven research projects are initiated by clinicians who work in Clalit’s community clinics and hospitals around the country. These research projects are collaborative endeavors between the Clalit Research Institute’s team of epidemiologists, bio-statisticians, data scientists, and the clinician researcher in his or her field of practice.
From dozens of applicants, a cohort of 10 clinician researchers is sponsored to work with Clalit Research Institute researchers on-site weekly in a closely mentored 2-year program. This collaboration draws on the real-world clinical experience of the clinician and the epidemiological, statistical and data science expertise of the Clalit Research Institute team to design and implement studies that will answer these challenging clinical questions from the field.
The findings from these research studies are then used to inform clinical practice, influence organizational policies, and improve the quality of care and delivery of health services for members of Clalit.
The Clinician-Researcher Program embodies the essence of the Research-Practice Link: from its clinical derivation and collaborative research framework development, to its rigorous data analysis, application, and implementation in clinical practice.
Example research studies undertaken as part of the Clinician-Researcher Program:
Antidepressant adherence and mortality
Epidemiology and outcomes in atrial fibrillation patients
Antidepressant therapy and mortality in IHD patients
Age and gender and antidepressant adherence
eGFR and cardiovascular disease
Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii colonization and infection
Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriacea carriage and readmissions
ESBL-PE in neonates and mothers
Clinician-Researcher Program posters:
Alex Guri, Natalie Flaks-Manov, Adi Ghilai, Moshe Hoshen, Arriel Benis, Orna Flidel, Pnina Ciobotaro, and Oren Zimhony.
Pnina Ciobotaro, Natalie Flaks-Manov, Maly Oved, Amichay Akriv, Moshe Hoshen, and Oren Zimhony.