Table 1

Aims and objectives of the three networks

Network nameWelsh Research and Education Network (WREN)Paediatric Research Across the Midlands (PRAM)Peninsula Trainee Research Audit and Innovation Network (PenTRAIN)
Established (year)201420152016
Aims

  • Deliver a trainee-led, consultant-supported network.

  • Enable trainees to lead multicentre research, audit and service evaluation projects in Wales.

  • Provide an ongoing programme to promote research awareness and education.

  • Establish a regional network of paediatric trainees conducting multicentre audit and research with high impact potential.

  • Allow trainees to continue their involvement in projects as they migrate around the region for training.

  • To provide training and education in research.

  • To promote research, quality improvement and audit among paediatric trainees.

  • Inspiring paediatric trainees to advance the care of children through research.

  • Make change though multicentre projects, demystify research and ‘add value’ to paediatric training.

Network structureTrainee-run executive committee with a consultant network across nine participating paediatric and neonatal units.Trainee-led committee to identify subgroup interests among trainees and consultant support provided as needed.Network links and consultant support at each hospital site.
Project structureMulticentre projects with trainee lead. Local data collectors identified by consultant network in each hospital.Multicentre projects run by steering group. Local leads help with data collection at each regional centre.
Project recognised as governance activity for Annual Review of Competency Progression (ARCP).		Trainee project coordinator who liaises with local links for data collection.
TechnologyWebsite.
Blog: 1000 monthly visitors covering trainee experiences, conference reports, journal club articles and projects.
Twitter.
Biannual newsletter.		Website.
Twitter.
Newsletter.		Website.
Twitter.
Outreach/trainee involvementBiannual day for research education, project selection and result feedback.Sandpit and regional teaching involvement.Annual meeting as part of a local National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) study day for project discussion.