Progress in the pipeline: replication of the minority training program in cancer control research.
BACKGROUND
This paper evaluates the replicability of an NCI-funded didactic/experiential program to increase the diversity of doctorally-prepared cancer disparities investigators.


METHODS
The program was developed and operated successfully for three years in Northern California when a replication was established at UCLA. Feasibility, process, impact, and outcome measures on UCSF and UCLA summer-institute participants were compared.


RESULTS
Average participant rankings of the influence of the program on intention to apply for a doctorate were 9.1/10 (UCSF) and 8.6/10 (UCLA). A total of 22.5% of UCSF and 10% of UCLA participants have enrolled in, been accepted by, or completed doctoral programs. Among these alumni, 68% (21/31) of UCSF and 60% (3/5) of UCLA participants plan to conduct their doctoral research in cancer control.


CONCLUSIONS
This program has been successfully replicated and has met its objective to increase the pipeline of ethnically diverse doctoral-level public health researchers. Expansion of the program to other regions of the US is feasible and indicated.
Yancey
Antronette K
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Department of Health Services and Center to Eliminate Health Disparities, UCLA School of Public Health, CA 90095, USA. ayancey@ucla.edu
Kagawa-Singer
Marjorie
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Ratliff
Pamela
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Valdez
Annalyn
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Jiménez
Laura
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Banks
Priscilla
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Stewart
Susan
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Roe
Kathleen M
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Pasick
Rena J
RJ
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