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Activity Number:
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252
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Type:
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Invited
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Date/Time:
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Tuesday, August 5, 2008 : 10:30 AM to 12:20 PM
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Sponsor:
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Section on Statistical Consulting
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| Abstract - #300007 |
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Title:
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The Staff Model, the Independent Contractor Model, and Marketing the Consulting Service in a Teaching and Research Hospital
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Author(s):
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Shelley Hurwitz*+
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Companies:
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Brigham & Women's Hospital
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Address:
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Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02120,
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Keywords:
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consulting ; academic ; medical
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Abstract:
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There is increasing acknowledgment of the value of statistics in medical research by investigators and the public. Consequently the demand for statistical services is growing. The presenter designed and directed two consulting services at an academic center associated with Harvard Medical School, with different operating models and fee structures. One had a large number of independent consultants over six years. The other had a smaller number of statisticians on staff for four years so far. The features that work well and the features that do not work so well will be described. In line with the theme for JSM 2008, the focus will be on educating investigators and research teams, and reaching out to those in need of statistical support through marketing. As a result, we fill the increasing need, promote the necessity of statistical rigor, and improve our profession's image.
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- Authors who are presenting talks have a * after their name.
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