The
Minority Training Program in Cancer Control Research
The Minority Training Program in Cancer Control Research (MTPCCR)
is designed to encourage minority students to pursue doctoral
programs that focus on cancer research.
Southern California is one of the most ethnically diverse
regions in the world, and this diversity is evidenced in the
master’s level student populations training in health at Los
Angeles Area academic institutions. However, as is true
elsewhere, only a small proportion of minority students go on to
pursue doctoral degrees, resulting in a national shortage of
experienced minority investigators in cancer prevention and
control. to increase ethnic diversity in the field of
research and cancer control by encouraging minority students in
master's level health programs as well as master’s trained
professionals to pursue a doctoral degree and a career in
research. The program has been designed to enhance students’:
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understanding of
the power of research to affect change
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awareness of the
strengths and limitations of research methods, theory and
interventions in eliminating health disparities
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interest in
cancer control research, from surveillance to epidemiology,
individual behavior change, health services, and policy
research
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research,
networking, information seeking skills, motivation, and
ability to successfully apply to a doctoral program.
Components
The MTPCCR consists of three components: a Summer Institute,
Student Internships, and Doctoral Incentive Awards:
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“Careers in
Cancer Control Research” Summer Institute
A five-day Summer Institute designed to showcase the
opportunities and need for minority researchers in cancer
control. Through the institute, 25-30 students will acquire
the motivation, skills, and resources needed to apply to a
doctoral program. The Summer Institute has five main goals:
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To showcase
needs and opportunities for minority researchers in
cancer control research.
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To
demonstrate the importance of cancer control research
and the vast impact it has on minority and underserved
communities.
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To provider
participants with an opportunity to interact and
establish networks with accomplished researchers from
similar backgrounds.
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To showcase
the diverse spectrum of cancer control research (i.e.,
access to care, behavioral research, advocacy, and
epidemiology) so that participants can relate their own
professional interests to the field.
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To provide
participants with the skills, resources, and support
needed to apply to a doctoral program.
Attending faculty include role models and leaders in
research from around the country.
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Student
Internships
Students and graduates who participate in the Summer
Institute can apply for paid internships. Qualified interns
will be matched to a program and mentor according to their
academic focus and personal interests.
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Doctoral
Application Support Awards
Summer Institute participants who wish to pursue a doctorate
are eligible to apply for awards up to $2,000 to cover the
cost of doctoral program applications, testing, and campus
visits.
Frequently Asked Questions
View a list of Frequently Asked
Questions about MTPCCR.
If you are a student
or master's trained professional who would like to become involved with the MTPCCR, contact:
Sherry
C. Kidd, M.Ed.
Project Director
Minority Training Program in Cancer Control Research
University of California, Los Angeles
School of Public Health – Community Health Sciences
P.O. Box 951772
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1772
310.794.7314 (voice) / 310.794.1805 (fax) /
mtpccr@ph.ucla.edu
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ALUMS! The Doctoral Application Support Award (DASA)
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