Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Program Awards (K12s) provide support to an institution for the development of independent clinical scientists. HCC holds two Paul Calabresi Career Development Awards for Clinical Oncology from the National Cancer Institute:
The MGH-DFCI-BWH fellowship training program in neuro-oncology prepares academically oriented physicians to become leaders in clinical and laboratory investigation and clinical teaching.
The Training Program in Nervous System Tumors Paul Calabresi Career Award For Clinical Oncology (K12) National Cancer Institute, K12CA090354 training grant is designed for individuals who have completed clinical training in an Oncology discipline (Medical Oncology, Neuro-Oncology, Neurosurgical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, etc) and who desire a translational research experience in preparation for a career in academic medicine.
This initiative is focused on expanding the diversity of those entering academic public health. The program creates a bridge between academic training in health-related disciplines and entry-level faculty positions at institutions throughout the United States. The goal of the program is to advance the intellectual and professional development of each Yerby fellow. Under the guidance of a senior HSPH faculty member with compatible interests, fellows develop their research agendas, gain experience in publishing papers in peer-reviewed journals and obtaining grant support, participate in a variety of professional development workshops, and increase their teaching expertise.