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A 4-month faculty enrichment program (FEP) in applied malaria modeling was implemented at Northwestern University, USA, in 2022 and 2023 with components including technical skills development, communication skills development, and domain knowledge on malaria epidemiology.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Two cohorts of FEP participants and instructors were interviewed at baseline, midline, and endline to understand their expectations, experiences, and challenges with the program.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Participants valued their growth in technical expertise, research skills, and communication ability, as well as clear opportunities for knowledge transfer at their home institutions. 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