APP Research Committee

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Council Sub-Committee on Research promotes APP-led research, scholarly activities, innovation, and collaboration across departments. It supports ongoing professional development through mentorship and continuing education, while also maintaining a centralized research database. Operating within the APP Shared Governance Structure, the sub-committee fosters intra-departmental partnerships and cultivates a culture of scholarly inquiry and evidence-based practice.

APP Research Committee’s Guiding Principles

Monitor and remain informed of institutional best practices for conducting research at UVA Health.
Establish and promote standardized best practices for APP-led research to ensure consistency across clinical practice areas.
Communicate and disseminate relevant UVA Health and APP-specific research policies, guidelines, and best practices.

Identify, curate, and disseminate resources to support APP-led research initiatives.
Review and address research-related issues brought forward by the Advanced Practice Provider Council.
Collect and analyze data continuously to monitor and report on the progress of APP-led research projects, both completed and ongoing.

Facilitate effective communication with the central APP Council to enhance information sharing.
Foster collaboration with other APP Council sub-committees to advance shared goals.
Enhance the visibility of sub-committee initiatives through institutional and community engagement, as well as a robust online presence.

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Our Governance Structure

The Research Committee is led by the APP Council Research Chair and Co-Chair, in collaboration with the APP Clinical Director, APP Council President and Vice President, a representative from the School of Nursing, and the Nurse Scientist at UVA Health. Committee membership is composed of voluntary advanced practice providers who have a demonstrated interest in research and scholarly work.