Mentoring Minority Cancer Researchers of Tomorrow: Comparison of the Face-to-Face, Virtual, and Hybrid Training Methods of the CaRE2 Summer Cancer Research Education and Training Program

This article compared the three methods to identify the best platform for training URM students in cancer disparity research. The program ’s effectiveness was measured through motivation, experiences, and knowledge gained by trainees during and one year after the completion of the program. The results showed that the participants were highly positive in their feedback about the professional and academic values of the program. Althou gh the virtual and hybrid methods experienced significant challenges during the pandemic, the hybrid training module offered an “above average” effectiveness in performance, like the face-to-face mentoring platform in mentoring URM students in cancer disparity research.
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research