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, 20-25 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 (Not offered 2012; future years TBD)
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 (Not offered 2012; future
years TBD)
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 master's 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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