title: Development and Evaluation of a Hematology-Oriented Clinical Research Training Program in Latin America.
abstract: The objectives of the study were to describe the development of a patient-oriented clinical research training program in a low- or middle-income country (LMIC) setting, to describe perceived benefits of the program and barriers to application, and to make recommendations for future training programs. The program was developed by the American Society of Hematology in collaboration with Latin American stakeholders and clinical researchers. Session types were didactic, small group, and one-on-one faculty/participant dyad formats. Outcomes were assessed by quantitative surveys of trainees and qualitative feedback from both trainees and faculty members. The program is an annual 2-day course specifically for Latin American hematologists. Through course evaluations, all trainees described that the didactic sessions were relevant. All session types were useful for gaining knowledge and skills, particularly one-on-one meetings. The potential for networking was highly valued. Barriers to trainee applications were the concerns that skill level, proposed research program, and knowledge of English were not sufficiently strong to warrant acceptance into the course, and financial costs of attendance. We have described the development and initial evaluation of a clinical research training program in a LMIC setting. We learned several valuable lessons that are applicable to other research training programs.
authors.affiliation: Division of Haematology/Oncology, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X8, Canada. lillian.sung@sickkids.ca.
authors.forename: Lillian
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Sung
authors.affiliation: Division of Hematology, Medical School of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, 3900 Av. Bandeirantes, Monte Alegre, Ribeirão Preto, 14049-900, Brazil.|Division of Clinical Oncology, Medical School of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, 3900 Av. Bandeirantes, Monte Alegre, Ribeirão Preto, 14049-900, Brazil.
authors.forename: Eduardo
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Rego
authors.affiliation: Hematology Department, Hospital de Clínicas, Av Italia S/N, Montevideo, 11600, Uruguay.
authors.forename: Eloisa
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Riva
authors.affiliation: American Society of Hematology, 2021 L Street NW Suite 900, Washington, DC, 20036, USA.
authors.forename: Jessica
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Elwood
authors.affiliation: American Society of Hematology, 2021 L Street NW Suite 900, Washington, DC, 20036, USA.
authors.forename: Joe
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Basso
authors.affiliation: American Society of Hematology, 2021 L Street NW Suite 900, Washington, DC, 20036, USA.
authors.forename: Charles P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Clayton
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic in Arizona, 13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85259, USA.
authors.forename: Joseph
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mikhael
mesh_terms: D003906:Developing Countries; D005180:Faculty, Medical; D006405:Hematology / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D007843:Latin America; D016730:Program Development / Q000379:methods*; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012108:Research Personnel / Q000193:education*; D013663:Teaching / Q000458:organization & administration*
keywords: Hematology; Latin America; Low income country; Patient-oriented research; Research training program