Research Training in Biopsychosocial Breast Cancer Research
Abstract
This report summarizes accomplishments for a 5-year training program (including 1 year of no-cost extension) in biopsychosocial breast cancer (BC) research. During the 5-year project period, 6 predoctoral and 2 postdoctoral trainees were appointed to the training program and received training in biopsychosocial breast cancer research. Research training was furnished by a multidisciplinary faculty of 6. The training program consisted of 5 components, all of which were implemented successfully over the five year project period. All trainees participated in a biweekly or monthly seminar enabling oversight of trainee activities, didactic presentation of clinical aspects of BC, and discussion of ongoing and anticipated BC-related research projects. Trainees also received supervised guidance in all phases of the research enterprise. Trainees participated in development and/or implementation of a variety of research projects including group-based projects, trainee-specific research projects, and NIH-funded research projects, all related to biopsychosocial aspects of breast cancer. Trainees' professional development was fostered by opportunities to present research findings at professional meetings and opportunities for primary and secondary authorship based upon research projects participated in.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA428414
Entities
People
- Michael A. Andrykowski
Organizations
- University of Kentucky