Biopsychosocial Research Training in Breast Cancer
Abstract
A total of 5 trainees were enrolled in the training program, all graduate students in the APA-approved clinical health psychology program. Four of these trainees have completed their graduate coursework and have commenced or completed APA-approved clinical internships. Of these tour, three have defended their dissertations and one is in the final stages of defending her dissertation. One trainee, now funded through a Maytag Fellowship, has defended her thesis, has initiated her dissertation work and is applying for clinical internship this year. All training was closely coordinated with ongoing ACS-funded and NCl-funded biopsychosocial breast cancer research projects. Trainees also participated in preparing new grant proposals focusing on the biopsychosocial aspects of breast cancer and implemented projects funded with seed money from our cancer center. All trainees co-authored at least one empirical manuscript and presented their breast cancer-related research at national scientific meetings. All trainees were exposed through coursework to experimental design and statistics as well as psychosocial, biobehavioral and pathophysiologic perspectives on breast carcinoma and other chronic diseases. The latter focus is extended through the program's monthly Breast Cancer Research Seminar, weekly Psycho-Oncology Clinical Workshop, weekly Breast Cancer Team Research meeting, and monthly Psychoneuroimmunology Journal Club meeting. All trainees also completed clinical practica at a variety of sites including those specifically focused in psycho-oncology and other areas of health psychology. This report summarizes the activities and accomplishments of the training program across the following areas: Symposia/Didactic Experiences; Active Biopsychosocial Breast Cancer Research Protocols; Cancer Center Programs, Facilities and Resources; Trainee Progress; and Publications and Presentations of Training Program Faculty and Trainees.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADB257296
Entities
People
- Michael H Antoni
Organizations
- University of Miami