title: Curriculum development of 6for6:   Longitudinal research skills program for rural and remote family physicians.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To address barriers challenging the engagement of rural and remote family physicians (RRFPs) in research, Memorial University of Newfoundland in St John's has developed a longitudinal faculty development program (FDP) called 6for6.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To establish and evaluate a longitudinal FDP that promotes a foundation of research activity. Program description Informed by a needs assessment in phase 1, phase 2 saw the 6for6 curriculum designed, developed, and implemented to reflect the unique needs of RRFPs. Preliminary evaluations have been conducted and results will be presented after year 1 of the program.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The 6for6 FDP has been positively received by participants, and it is evident that they will serve as champions of rural research capacity building. It is anticipated that by April 2017, 18 RRFPs will be equipped with the research and leadership skills required to foster research networks within and outside their communities.
authors.forename: Patti
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: McCarthy
authors.forename: Cheri
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bethune
authors.forename: Shari
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Fitzgerald
authors.forename: Wendy
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Graham
authors.forename: Shabnam
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Asghari
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Heeley
authors.forename: Marshall
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Godwin
mesh_terms: D057191:Capacity Building / Q000379:methods*; D003479:Curriculum / Q000592:standards*; D006302:Health Services Research; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D008297:Male; D008507:Medically Underserved Area; D020380:Needs Assessment; D010821:Physicians, Family / Q000193:education*; D016730:Program Development / Q000379:methods*; D012106:Research / Q000592:standards*; D019035:Rural Health Services; D012424:Rural Population