Hematology fellows and junior faculty interested in a career in clinical research are encouraged to apply for the American Society of Hematology ’ s ( ASH ) unique year-long education and mentoring program , the ASH Clinical Research Training Institute ( CRTI ), which offers a broad education on clinical research methods , research collaborations , statistical analysis , and managing the demands of family and career .
CRTI begins with a week-long summer workshop , from August 5 through August 11 , 2017 , in La Jolla , California . The workshop focuses on the foundation , methodologies , and application of patient-oriented clinical research . Participants are matched with workshop faculty members and participate in small groups , providing them with intensive exposure to mentorship and networking opportunities . Throughout
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the week , participants work on their own proposed patient-oriented clinical research projects , refining and revising their plans through interaction with faculty and peers . In addition to the summer workshop , two subsequent sessions , the first at the ASH annual meeting in December and the second in May at ASH headquarters in Washington , DC , provide an opportunity for further interaction and mentoring . There is no fee to apply , and ASH will pay for the participants ’ travel expenses to the summer workshop and spring meeting .
Still not convinced to apply ? Read what recent CRTI graduates had to say about the program :
“ The caliber of experts I encountered at CRTI would have been impossible to anticipate and my interactions and ongoing relationships with
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them have advanced my research tremendously , leading my research in several new , exciting directions .”
– Lena Winestone , MD , MSHP Children ’ s Hospital of Philadelphia
“ CRTI was a superb and inspiring personal and professional experience with colleagues and faculty from diverse backgrounds and institutions across the country . My CRTI project brought me my first competitive extra-mural grant after input from my CRTI mentor and small group participants . I cannot think of a better outcome . I believe the effects of CRTI on my career will be life-long : strong clinical research skills , professional networks , and sincere relationships with friends and future collaborators . It is both a clinical research training program and an
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all-inclusive career development experience .”
– Sherif M . Badawy , MD , MS
Lurie Children ’ s Hospital of Chicago and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
“ I knew CRTI would be a great workshop , but did not realize the extent to which it would help me establish relationships with world-renowned hematology faculty and peers . I now feel comfortable asking any of them questions and trust them to give great advice .”
– Jennifer Saultz , DO Ohio State University Hospital
Visit hematology . org / Awards / Career- Training / 410 . aspx for more information . The application deadline is March 24 , 2017 .
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