The Minority Training Program in Cancer Control Research: impact and outcome over 12 years.

ABSTRACT: The Minority Training Program in Cancer Control Research (MTPCCR) encourages underrepresented master's level students and professionals in the social, behavioral, and public health sciences to pursue doctoral training and careers in cancer disparities research. This paper reports new data on the program outcome after 12 years. A web-based survey was sent to all 462 program alumni. The questions addressed current academic status and plans, job status and plans, research focus, and influence of the MTPCCR. The survey response rate was 79 %. Overall, 30 % of alumni are enrolled in or have completed doctoral programs; 88 % of whom report involvement in research related to cancer. Scaled and open-ended responses indicate a strong influence of the program on doctoral program enrollment and cance

SUBMITTER: Pasick RJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4482227 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature