Tisch Cancer Institute Scholars Program: Mentored Cancer Research Training Pipeline for Medical Students

Ben-David, Kaitlyn; Lin, Jenny; Ferrara, James L.M.; Gabrilove, Janice

doi:10.1007/s13187-020-01934-8

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“…Finally, several students in this program have published their research with their faculty mentor as manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals. The more than 1.5 papers produced on average by learners in this program compare favourably with the 1 or 2 papers published by mostly longer, more intense curricula published in the literature [ 9 , 10 , 17 , 18 , 22 , 23 , 26–28 ].…”

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Evaluation of a student clinical research education program in addiction medicine

et al. 2023

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Objective To evaluate an experiential student clinical addiction research program by analyzing its components, evaluation survey data, and scientific outputs. Methods In 1995, we established a summer research program supporting trainees to gain exposure to clinical addiction research careers. This curriculum employed a three-pronged approach that combined mentored research training, didactic education, and clinical observerships for medical students and other trainees to acquire experience with addiction medicine and research. Utilizing the Kirkpatrick model as program evaluation framework, we analyzed evaluation data from programmatic surveys (didactic seminar evaluations, overall program surveys) and conducted qualitative feedback exploration. Results Between 2007 and 2019, 56 trainees and 26 faculty mentors participated in the curriculum. To date, 25 students published 38 papers with their faculty mentor. Analysis of the past 12 years of program evaluation data demonstrated that students highly valued individually-mentored research experiences. They indicated that seminars familiarized them with the foundations of different clinical care models and career trajectories in addiction medicine. Clinical observerships provided students with patient contacts in various multidisciplinary addiction treatment settings. These experiences, perhaps most importantly hearing about patients’ lived experiences, meaningfully informed various research and didactic activities. Conclusions This summer student research program successfully introduced students to addiction medicine and research, manifested by high peer-reviewed publication productivity. While our program engaged and involved committed mentors and inspired mentees to pursue professional paths in addiction research, it did not specifically incorporate attention to equity and diversity into program planning and implementation. Going forward, the program will improve equity by increasing the recruitment of trainees from disadvantaged groups and engaging underrepresented faculty. KEY MESSAGES Summer programs can be effective in engaging medical students and trainees in research early in their trajectory and inspire them to incorporate research into their careers. Programs that integrate experiential addiction research learning, i.e. mentored research activities, didactic sessions, and clinical observerships, can provide trainees with a profound understanding of substance use disorder treatment and research.

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Evaluation of a student clinical research education program in addiction medicine

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“…Models for junior investigators' career success include critical components, such as self-awareness, selecting the right topic, adequate support, working with others, and managing themselves (12). Moreover, mentored research training during doctoral training leads to an increased likelihood of developing a research career (13). These same models apply to Institutions of Emerging Excellence such as LRIs and minority institutions, but the need for a more assertive role model and coaching support is critical.…”

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“…Creating effective career development programs is instrumental for intensive research institutions to accelerate the research careers of researchers. Models for junior investigators' career success include critical components, such as self-awareness, selecting the right topic, adequate support, working with others, and managing themselves [12]. Moreover, mentored research training during doctoral training leads to an increased likelihood of developing a research career [13].…”

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Coaching Tailored by Stages: A Valuable Educational Strategy to Achieve Independence in Research

Martínez

Jorge

Noboa

et al. 2021

J. Clin. Trans. Sci.

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“…Cancer-focused mentored training programs have been implemented for clinicians and medical students [9][10][11][12] and postdoctoral fellows and/or early career scientists [13][14][15][16][17] to increase D&I competencies. Some training programs are degree seeking while others are one-time offerings or episodic depending on the sponsoring organization.…”

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Building Capacity in Implementation Science for Cancer Prevention and Control Through a Research Network Scholars Program

Friedman

Escoffery²,

Noblet

et al. 2021

J Canc Educ

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Building capacity of researchers and practitioners in the dissemination and implementation (D&I) of evidence-based interventions is greatly needed to improve cancer prevention and control. A diverse workforce trained in D&I science is critical for improving cancer outcomes and reducing cancer-related health disparities. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network (CPCRN) Scholars Program aimed at training students, researchers, and practitioners in D&I for cancer prevention and control launched in 2021. The purpose of this paper is to describe the creation of the training program, curriculum, and evaluation plans, and to present the baseline results and lessons learned. CPCRN investigator and partner input and formative interviews (n = 16) with assistant professors, postdoctoral fellow, doctoral and undergraduate students, and a program manager guided development of the program. Twenty of 24 applicants were accepted into the inaugural year of the program. The majority of accepted scholars identified as female (80%) and were graduate students (50%). Thirty-five percent were of racially diverse backgrounds. Most self-rated their previous D&I experience and competencies at a beginner level. The multi-step approach used for development of this training program and lessons learned will be helpful for others collaborating on preparing the research and practice workforce in D&I science.

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Tisch Cancer Institute Scholars Program: Mentored Cancer Research Training Pipeline for Medical Students

Cited by 5 publications

References 14 publications

Evaluation of a student clinical research education program in addiction medicine

Evaluation of a student clinical research education program in addiction medicine

Coaching Tailored by Stages: A Valuable Educational Strategy to Achieve Independence in Research

Building Capacity in Implementation Science for Cancer Prevention and Control Through a Research Network Scholars Program

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