Summary
This paper reports a 19-year evaluation (1996–2014) of the Methods in Clinical Cancer Research Workshop, a joint AACR/ASCO training initiative for clinical oncology investigators. The workshop combined didactic instruction, small group discussions, protocol development sessions, and mentoring to train 1,932 clinicians in clinical trial design, conduct, and ethical oversight. Participants showed significant knowledge gains (P < 0.001), with 92–100% of submitted protocols rated ready for IRB review; long-term follow-up indicated sustained research productivity, with >92% of trainees remaining active in patient-related research and 66% implementing five or more protocols post-workshop.
UK applicability
The training model and curriculum could inform professional development programmes for UK clinical oncology researchers and trial methodologists, particularly regarding standardised training in trial design, regulatory compliance, and protocol development. However, direct application would require adaptation to UK-specific ethical frameworks (Research Ethics Committees rather than IRBs) and NHS governance structures.
Key measures
Pre- and post-workshop examination scores; student workshop evaluations; faculty ratings of protocol readiness for IRB submission (percentage); proportion of students actively involved in patient-related research at follow-up; number of protocols implemented per student
Outcomes reported
The study evaluated the effectiveness of a workshop training programme for clinical oncology investigators, measuring improvements in knowledge, protocol quality, and subsequent research productivity. Outcomes included pre/post exam scores, faculty ratings of IRB-ready protocols, and long-term tracking of student research involvement and protocol implementation.
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