A Translational Approach to Cancer Research, Education and Training

Ezelle, Heather J.; Geiman, Theresa M.; Schnaper, Lauren; Cullen, Kevin J.; Lapidus, Rena; Hassel, Bret A.

doi:10.1007/s13187-019-01675-3

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“…Specific steps and factors considered by all programs in this process are shown through the example of the Nathan Schnaper Intern Program in Translational Cancer Research ( NSIP ) in Fig. 2A [ 10 ]. In response to these challenges, strong institutional support, dedicated faculty mentors, innovative inter-programmatic collaboration, and engaged trainees combined to create a rich virtual curriculum for all UMB summer programs.…”

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Robust Institutional Support and Collaboration Between Summer Training Programs in Cancer and Biomedicine Drive the Pivot to a Virtual Format in Response to the COVID Pandemic

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Summer internships serve important roles in training the next generation of biomedical researchers and healthcare providers through laboratory and clinical experiences that excite trainees about these fields and help them make informed decisions about career paths. The SARS-CoV-2 (COVID) pandemic and associated physical distancing restrictions precluded implementation of traditional in-person summer curricula and led to the cancellation of many internships across the USA. COVID-related disruptions also created opportunities for trainees to engage in remote research, become proficient in online learning platforms, and explore multidisciplinary topics. These skills are highly relevant to trainees as virtual interfaces occupy an increasingly mainstream role in their professional paths. The response to the COVID pandemic required real-time adaptations at all levels for major biomedical institutions including the University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB). Pivoting summer programs to a virtual format as part of this response provided a “teachable moment” to expose trainees to the innovation and resilience that are essential components of the biomedical profession. UMB summer programs, which span diverse biomedical disciplines from cancer research to diabetes, consolidated resources and identified mentors with online research projects to develop a robust virtual curriculum. Herein, data from a cancer-focused internship illustrate the collaborative adaptations to established components and creation of new learning modules in the transition to, and implementation of, online training. Outcomes are presented in the context of the COVID pandemic and significant societal issues that arose in the summer of 2020. The utility of virtual components and their impact on future programsis discussed. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13187-021-02124-w.

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