CERTaIN

CER uses data generation (new studies) and data synthesis (comparisons of existing studies) to provide evidence on best practices for improving health care.

The CERTaIN program (Comparative Effectiveness Training and Instruction) at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is offering a training opportunity in cancer CER through a grant funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI, R25 CA257883).

This is a training program for early career cancer investigators (clinical and postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty), encompassing the broad spectrum of healthcare delivery in cancer care.

The CERTaIN program at MD Anderson comprises three educational strategies:

• Online instruction, available through EdX
• Hands-on training workshops
• Methods guidance and support

We will offer 3-day interactive workshops in three different areas of CER at different times each year:

• Observational studies and secondary data analysis
  
• Pragmatic clinical trials
• Knowledge synthesis

Once accepted to a workshop, trainees will be given access to the online portion of the program, to be completed before attending the workshop. 
Trainees will attend the workshop and develop a research protocol. 
They will be supported throughout the protocol development process up to one year after completing the workshop. 

Applicants must be:

• Junior investigators (fellows, instructors, assistant professors, research scientists) working or training at an academic institution or non-profit research organization.
• Involved in cancer CER.
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Up to 15 applicants will be competitively selected and invited to participate in the workshops.
Participation and travel costs will be covered by the grant (subject to NCI guidelines).