Introducing Students to Cancer Prevention Careers through Programmed Summer Research Experiences

Cameron, Carrie; Collie, Candice L.; Chang, Shine

doi:10.1007/s13187-011-0297-9

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“…While other R25 training programs have shown success in promoting short- and long-term outcomes of students engaged in cancer prevention research in general U.S. populations [11–14], the focus of this program is on cancer epidemiology in international and minority settings in the U.S. While global health is expanding in the vast majority of Schools of Public Health in the U.S., no systematic information is available on outcomes of career tracking of public health students involved in global health, global cancer research, or minority research.…”

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Short- and Long-Term Outcomes of Student Field Research Experiences in Special Populations

Soliman

Chamberlain

2015

J Canc Educ

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Global health education and training of biomedical students in international and minority health research is expending through U.S. academic institutions. This study addresses the short- and long-term outcomes of an NCI-funded R25 short-term summer field research training program. This program is designed for MPH and Ph.D. students in cancer epidemiology and related disciplines, in international and minority settings (special populations) in a recent 7-year period. Positive short-term outcome of 73 students was measured as publishing a manuscript from the field research data. Positive long-term outcome was measured as having a post-doc position, being in a doctoral program, and/or employment in special populations at least 3 years from finishing the program. Significant factors associated with both short- and long-term success included resourcefulness of the student and compatibility of personalities and interests between the student and the on-campus and off-campus mentors. Short-term-success of students who conducted international filed research was associated with visits of the on-campus mentor to the field site. Short-term success was also associated with extent of mentorship in the field site and with long-term success. Future studies should investigate how field research sites could enhance careers of students, appropriateness of the sites for specific training competencies, and how to maximize the learning experience of students in international and minority research sites.

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Short- and Long-Term Outcomes of Student Field Research Experiences in Special Populations

Soliman

Chamberlain

2015

J Canc Educ

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“…Longitudinal tracking of the CaRES graduates from 1999 to 2015 shows that 15% are actively involved in cancer research and 27% have published cancer-related, peer-reviewed papers. “Cancer Prevention Education: Student Research Experiences,” (R25CA056452, PI: Shine Chang, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center) [ 22 , 23 ]. …”

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“…“Cancer Prevention Education: Student Research Experiences,” (R25CA056452, PI: Shine Chang, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center) [ 22 , 23 ].…”

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The National Cancer Institute R25 Cancer Education Grants Program: A Workshop Report

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Through the R25 Cancer Education Grants Program (CEGP), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) has been supporting the broad educational needs of the cancer research and cancer healthcare communities since 1974. NCI sponsored a workshop on September 13, 2016 in Bethesda, Maryland, with the objectives of sharing best practices in cancer education, communicating R25 CEGP programmatic information, and gathering ideas to strengthen the R25 CEGP to better meet the emerging needs in cancer education in the face of a rapidly changing landscape in cancer research and cancer care. With 53 leaders in cancer education in attendance, the workshop featured an overview of the R25 CEGP by NCI Program Staff, a showcase of several types of CEGP programs by current R25 grantees, and in-depth discussions on a broad range of questions critical for the continued success of the R25 CEGP. The workshop afforded an opportunity, for the first time, for cancer researchers and clinicians conducting different forms of cancer education activities to gather in one place as leaders of a community of increasing importance. The discussion resulted in a set of suggestions that will benefit the R25 CEGP and cancer education in general. There was a general consensus among the participants that bringing the cancer education community together is a significant achievement of the workshop that will have a long-lasting impact on cancer education.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (doi:10.1007/s13187-016-1161-8) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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“…We have modeled our Cancer Education Program after successful programs such as the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center [3], University of Alabama at Birmingham [5], and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital [8]. However, the distinctive aspects of the University of Louisville Cancer Education Program include (1) incorporation of a combination of peer- and faculty/professional student-based learning among all professional enhancement activities; (2) cross-disciplinary and highly interactive learning; (3) incorporation of a Distinction in Research Career Track for medical students interested in extended research experience and professional development during the last 2 years of medical school; and (4) emphasis of our program on student “ownership” of their cancer research project.…”

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Design and Success of a 21st Century Cancer Education Program at the University of Louisville

Hein

Kidd

2016

J Canc Educ

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Cancer incidence, morbidity, and mortality in the Commonwealth of Kentucky are among the highest in the nation. The University of Louisville was the recipient of a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-funded cancer education program grant in 1975 under the leadership of Dr. Norbert Burzynski. A new and totally redesigned performance-based University of Louisville Cancer Education Program was funded by NCI in 2011 to recruit and motivate outstanding undergraduate and health professional students to pursue further training and careers in cancer research. Here, we describe the strategy, design, methods, implementation, and accomplishments of our twenty-first century performance-based cancer education program. Our program will meet or exceed all of its 5-year performance goals, including the total number students (n = 156) and under-represented minorities (n = 53) who successfully completed the program under the mentorship of cancer research-intensive faculty members of the James Graham Brown Cancer Center (JGBCC). The mentored research program is complemented with professional development and enhancement activities, including cancer research seminars presented by faculty members actively engaged in research centered on the diagnosis, treatment or prevention of cancer, creation of individual career development plans, exploration of cancer research careers, and acquisition of professionalism skills. Student interests towards cancer research significantly increased after completion of the program compared to baseline (P = 0.02). Based on quantitative and qualitative analysis of various components of the curricula, the trainees favor practical, engaging, and interactive activities aligned within professional career goals and objectives. For instance, the trainees prefer two 30-min small group discussions on “Navigating Careers in Cancer Research” with faculty, professional students, and program alumni. Future updates to the program include new activities that capitalize on the cross-disciplinary background of our mentors and trainees as well as a team-based approach to professional development. Our cancer education program will continue to enhance the professional development of the next generation of cancer scientists and clinicians.

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Introducing Students to Cancer Prevention Careers through Programmed Summer Research Experiences

Cited by 12 publications

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Short- and Long-Term Outcomes of Student Field Research Experiences in Special Populations

Short- and Long-Term Outcomes of Student Field Research Experiences in Special Populations

The National Cancer Institute R25 Cancer Education Grants Program: A Workshop Report

Design and Success of a 21st Century Cancer Education Program at the University of Louisville

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