Research Mentoring Program

What is the Paramedic Research Mentoring Program (PRMP)?

The PRMP is nine-month program aimed at providing paramedics with an opportunity to learn about research from experienced paramedic researchers. The program is aimed at paramedics who have an interest in learning more about research pathways and opportunities in the discipline. Successful applicants will be matched to an experienced paramedic mentor and will engage in a structured series of one-on-one and group mentoring sessions.

The PRMP is not an education course about research design and methods, but a mentoring program that seeks to promote engagement with research, create peer research networks, and encourage transition into formal research pathways such as higher degree by research (HDR) programs.

Testimonials

Participants in our 2023 PRMP said:

• “I loved the connection and social networking made possible through the program. Seems great for any level of researcher. It was great to see how many people were interested in research as sometimes I feel alone at branch with the interest in doing more.”
• “The presentations held during the quarterly workshop were relevant and gave me a realistic expectation of what the future might look like as a clinician researcher.”
• I enjoyed “The knowledge and experience of my mentor, the ability to network and the opportunities that present themselves that I otherwise would not have known about”
• “Excellent mentor allocation with informative sessions.”
• “It was amazing to be a part of it.”
• “My mentor was brilliant, and I look forward to remaining in contact throughout my research journey.”

Who can be a participant, or ‘mentee’?

The program is aimed at registered paramedics who are yet to engage in any formal research training. The eligibility criteria for research mentees are:

• Be a current member of the College
• Hold registration under Paramedicine Board of Australia/New Zealand
• NOT be currently enrolled or have completed higher degree by research (HDR) qualifications (i.e. MRes, MPhil, PhD)

Who can be a mentor?

The Committee is seeking experienced mentors with a commitment to fostering the development of the next generation of paramedic researchers. The eligibility criteria for research mentors are:

• Be a current member of the College
• Hold a PhD (or equivalent research qualification)
• Have a demonstrable track record of research activity

What commitment is required from mentors and mentees?

The PRMP is a nine-month commitment by mentors and mentees. The mentor and mentee engage in a one-on-one monthly mentoring session, and a group mentoring workshop session every three months that brings all mentees and mentors together.

As our program will have participants from all across Australia and New Zealand, workshops and 1:1 meetings are usually held online, so proficiency with online meeting platforms (zoom, Teams etc) is required.

Want to be involved?

Applications are now open and will close Friday 22 November 2024. Submit your EOIs here . For more information regarding the PRMP, please email research@paramedics.org .