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Aljurf M, Majhail NS, Koh MBC, et al., editors. The Comprehensive Cancer Center: Development, Integration, and Implementation [Internet]. Cham (CH): Springer; 2022. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-82052-7_17

The Comprehensive Cancer Center: Development, Integration, and Implementation [Internet].

Chapter 17 education and training.

Hemant S. Murthy , Rami Manochakian , and Mohamed A. Kharfan-Dabaja .

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At the heart of every comprehensive cancer center is education and training. The prominence of a cancer center is often correlated to the strength of their educational and training programs. Education is responsible for training the next generation of clinicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, other supporting staff, and researchers. This chapter provides the framework of education and training, specific to different disciplines, within a comprehensive cancer center. In addition, it discusses education beyond training, such as maintaining educational standards, and developing new programs that embrace the continuous advances in cancer care.

• Introduction

One of the main missions of any comprehensive cancer center is to provide opportunities for training and education to improve prevention and treatment outcomes of cancer patients. Management of cancer in today’s era is multidisciplinary, with patient care teams comprised of multispecialty physicians, advanced practice providers (APPs), nurses, therapists, and other health-care staff across different fields. Each team member holds a specific role in cancer care and has a different approach to the management of patients ultimately leading to more comprehensive care.

Given the many components and specialties that comprise a comprehensive cancer center, the educational programs are often specialized and tailored to multiple disciplines. The ultimate goal of establishing education and training programs within a comprehensive cancer center is not only to have them available to their staff, but rather to garner the ability to disseminate education to health-care providers, cancer patients, and the public at large.

• Training of Health-Care Professionals

Within a cancer center, there is a variety of specialties which provide expertise in oncology. These specialties possess their own individual training programs that help train and develop future physicians, scientists, APPs, and nurses specialized within oncology. Training programs may include but are not limited to biomedical and basic science research, postdoctoral programs, clinical residency and/or fellowship programs, all geared towards research and treatment of cancer.

Hematology/Medical Oncology

Hematologists and medical oncologists comprise the largest block of cancer specialists in a comprehensive cancer center. Their standard training is called “Hematology/Oncology fellowship”, which in the USA follows completion of 3 years of internal medicine residency, but that is not always the case in other countries. A hematology/oncology fellowship typically requires 3 years, although some programs offer the opportunity for a 2-year fellowship in either hematology or medical oncology. The goal of fellowship training programs is to enable trainees to gain a broad knowledge of clinical and research cancer sciences, and to develop the needed clinical skills and expertise to become competent and proficient hematologists and/or oncologists. At least half of the fellowship curriculum is spent in clinical training with a combination of inpatient and outpatient experiences, focusing on different malignancies including solid tumors, benign hematology, malignant hematology, and hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) or other cellular therapies. Many programs offer dedicated research time that can be spent in basic science or in clinical/observational investigation, depending on the trainees’ interest and it is usually under the guidance and tutelage of a research mentor. Trainees present their research projects at national scientific meetings and ultimately publish the findings in peer-reviewed journals.

Apart from clinical training and research, another major component of a fellowship program is the didactic and experiential learning lectures and activities, which are embedded within the context of health-care delivery system. It also provides trainees with access to comprehensive education resources provided by major national hematology and oncology societies, namely, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the American Society of Hematology (ASH), and others. Some centers offer an additional 1 year of subspecialty cancer training after completion of the 3 years fellowship, like fellowships in leukemia, blood and marrow transplantation , thoracic malignancies and others, or in drug development and early cancer therapeutics trials.

Pediatric Hematology/Medical Oncology

A pediatric hematology/oncology fellowship curriculum also requires 3 years and mirrors that of the medical oncology/hematology fellowship.

Radiation Oncology

One field that differs slightly in this training model is radiation oncology. In the USA, radiation oncology is a 5 year residency program for which candidates may apply for and join directly out of medical school. The first year is generally a transitional year of a medical internship followed by 4 years of radiation oncology training. Radiation oncology residency training prepares for treatment of both adult and pediatric populations and most of the training occurs in the outpatient setting. Time for research is also embedded in many radiation oncology programs.

Other Oncology Specialties

Oncology specialty training also includes surgical oncology and gynecology oncology . Similar to medical and pediatric oncology programs, eligible trainees must have completed residencies in their respective fields before pursuing oncology specialty training. The length of residency and fellowship training may vary. We refer the reader to the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education oncology specialty training programs for additional details ( https://www.acgme.org ).

Pharmacists with specific expertise in oncology often go through additional training, including attaining board certification in oncology pharmacy (BCOP) [ 1 ]. BCOP is a credential for pharmacists whose practice involve understanding the complexity of drug therapies use for preventing and treating cancer, manage cancer-related and drug-related adverse events, or clinical situations not encountered in other diseases. To obtain BCOP, they are required to graduate from an accredited pharmacy program, followed by completion of a 2 year pharmacy residency program, which includes 1 year dedicated to oncology pharmacy training followed by passing score on standardized board certification examination.

Basic Science/Laboratory Researcher

The Cancer Biology Training Consortium (CABTRAC) was created in 2005 in order to help develop and facilitate training recommendations for future cancer researchers, especially graduate and postgraduate researchers [ 2 ]. The goal of CABTRAC was to establish guidelines for trainees focused on education in the experimental science of cancer biology, research training in the experimental science of cancer biology, and career development of trainees towards independent cancer biologists [ 3 ]. Trainees are expected to be exposed to topics including basic science of cancer biology: dysregulation of signal transduction pathways, oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes, control of cell proliferation , cell cycle, and cell death, carcinogenesis, DNA damage, and repair, tumor angiogenesis, invasion, and metastases, tumor microenvironment, cancer genetics and epigenetics, cancer immunology, translational science (molecular diagnosis and prognosis, molecular imaging, systems biology and bioinformatics, therapeutic strategies including targeted and cytotoxic therapies, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, small molecules), and chemoprevention. Educational exposure to biostatistics, informatics, data interpretation, cancer disparities, and basic experimental design is also deemed essential to the training of cancer biology scientists.

• Continued Medical Education (CME)

Training and education in a comprehensive cancer center are not restricted to trainees within a structured training program. Continued education of all cancer care team members is essential, given the always changing understanding of cancer biology and emergence of new therapies, technologies, and innovations. The goals of CME as it pertains to members of a cancer center are twofold: to enhance their knowledge and skills pertaining to their own individual practices and specialties and acquiring knowledge from other specialties (also known as cross-training). Some examples of cross-training include incorporating novel concepts that can be investigated across multiple diseases, or awareness of clinical scenarios that may allow lab or translational researchers to gain better insight into the cancer.

Grand Rounds

Cancer center grand rounds are regularly scheduled seminar series through which invited speakers present insights and expertise on cancer treatment and/or new innovations in cancer research. Speakers typically include cancer center members or outside invited speakers. Grand rounds can serve multiple purposes within a cancer center. It can provide members with updates in patient care and management and could be a CME source. Additionally, grand rounds, through presentation of new innovations and research findings, can also spawn collaboration and promote cross-training among specialists from different disciplines within oncology, potentially stimulating new research.

Board Certification

Many oncology specialties have board certification requirements as dictated by their respective specialty organizations. In addition, certification is often contingent on passing specialty board examinations. Maintaining board certification also requires maintaining standards including participation in educational programs, continued professional development, and satisfactorily passing board examinations. Maintenance of such standards by cancer center members is important to ensure continued training and education, remaining current with advances in oncology, and ultimately improving delivery of care to cancer patients.

Development of New Cancer-Specific Programs

Continued advancement in oncology therapeutics can sometimes be limited by expansion of these therapies to centers with limited resources. New programs are developed in order to provide education on emerging or complex therapies such as phase 1 clinical research units, HCT, and other cellular therapies.

Building specialized cancer-specific programs may be burdensome, particularly in low- to middle-income countries. Accordingly, partnering with more established cancer institutions with requisite expertise can prove beneficial. One successful example of this was the partnership of the Global BMT program of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) [ 4 ] and its partnership with developing a bone marrow transplant program in Kathmandu, Nepal [ 5 ]. The steps involved included training relevant staff in Nepal and allowing for Nepalese providers to receive training at UIC, exchange of standard operating procedures, overseeing construction of HCT unit in a Nepalese hospital, and continued teleconferences between UIC and Nepal. Another example includes enhancing cancer care in low-income limited resource countries such as Guatemala, Vietnam, and Rwanda [ 6 ]. Through partnership with established cancer centers and with significant investment, improvements, and development of infrastructure, training of relevant professionals, implementing new cancer screening programs, and developing cancer-specific health policy have improved cancer care in these regions. These serve as examples of the benefits of partnering with established cancer centers with requisite experience to facilitate the development of new cancer-specific programs.

Cancer is a major public health problem worldwide. Recent advances in the understanding of the biologic and molecular aspect of cancer, and emergence of new and more effective targeted therapies highlight the importance of continuous education of health-care providers and supporting staff. The ultimate goal is to deliver effective treatment in a safe manner. Unfortunately, there is a gap in the ability to make these therapies and new technologies available to all cancer patients worldwide. Education and training addresses one major aspect of this problem by developing partnerships between cancer centers in the developing world and established centers in developing countries to facilitate exchange of knowledge. Regrettably, the high cost of these therapies and technologies is a serious limitation to deliver these treatments to cancer patients in the developing world.

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The Hui Lui and Michael Cao Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Cancer Data Science is a new program, funded by a gift given to USC Norris in 2020, that will support up to two USC Norris mentored post-doctoral trainees to undertake research in novel data science approaches to cancer risk assessment, prevention, and/or treatment. Among the post-doctoral fellows funded in the first year, one will apply artificial intelligence leveraging gene expression data to improve classification of brain tumors, while the other will apply machine learning algorithms leveraging the electronic health record to identify aggressive prostate cancer subgroups for targeted screening.

Clinical Trials Workshop 

In collaboration with the Medical Director of the USC Norris Cancer Investigations Support Office (CISO), Anthony El-Khoueiry, MD, several new educational offerings support faculty and trainee career development as clinical trialists. Ad hoc individual or small group orientations also occur at other times as needed in response to new faculty recruitments. Notably, these orientations are supplemented by a Clinical Trials Workshop that offers structured training on the principles of clinical trials design and conduct for all USC Norris fellows and junior faculty. The workshop consists of ten weekly lectures and is a joint effort between CISO, the Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination Programs, and the Data Science Shared Resource.

• an initial face to face review of the specific aims page and initial study design between the junior faculty member and two to three senior mentors (from different disciplines) with a track record of NIH funding and experience in the peer review process;
• a detailed review of the entire application by one to two senior faculty members at least three months before the submission date; and
• review by a grants editor with experience in grant writing and submission.

U54 Center for Cancer Health Equity

Under the leadership of   Dr. John Carpten   and Dr. Mariana Stern  at USC, we have teamed up with the University of Florida, and the Florida A&M University, a historically Black college, to work together in research, education, and community outreach via the Florida-California  Cancer Research, Education and Engagement Health Equity Center (CaRE 2) .  This center addresses cancer disparities with a focus on prostate and pancreatic cancer among African Americans and Latinos, though not limited to those cancers. The program trains URM faculty (and graduate and post-doctoral trainees) to conduct research on cancer health disparities and community outreach and engagement. Numerous USC Norris members participate in teaching. This program (2018-2023) will support the training of seven post-baccalaureate students, 15 PhD students, 15 post-doctoral fellows, and 15 early stage investigators.

For more information, contact Anne Taguchi, Center Administrator
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The first bilingual Community Cancer Conference on Innovative Research and Precision Oncology Treatments was held at the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center in Los Angeles on November 9th, 2019. The conference was organized by a collaboration between the Tower Cancer Research Foundation, The Lippin Family,  Lazarex Cancer Foundation , the USC Norris Office of Community Outreach and Engagement (COE), the Office of Training and Education, and the Florida-California Cancer Research, Education & Engagement  (CaRE 2 ) Health Equity Center .

A series of community partners supported the effort.  Dr. Caryn Lerman , Director of  USC Norris, made a welcome focusing on precision medicine and  under-represented  minorities in cancer research, followed by panels and  presentations from prominent professionals and cancer survivors.

During this inaugural conference, COE gave the first Annual Trojan Partnership Award; the first recipients of this distinction were the Tower Cancer Research Foundation and the Lippin Family for their contributions to supporting the underserved patient community in Los Angeles.  This conference will occur annually.  For more information, please contact Dr. Carolina Aristizabal at  [email protected].

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A critical issue blocking improvement in the health of people across the cancer continuum is the gap between what we know can optimize health and cancer care and what is implemented in practice.

Dissemination and implementation (D&I) research seeks to address this gap by understanding how to deliver evidence-based strategies to improve health and prevent disease in clinical and public health practice. D&I research draws from a variety of behavioral and social science disciplines and employs approaches and methods that were not previously taught in most graduate degree programs.

Though this field of research has gained momentum in recent years, there is still a need to grow a cadre of new and established scientists who are prepared to:

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conduct research that balances rigor with relevance and employs study designs and methods appropriate for the complex processes involved in D&I.

The Training Institute for Dissemination and Implementation Research in Cancer (TIDIRC) has been adapted from the broader Training Institute in Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (TIDIRH). For a background on TIDIRH, see:

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Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center Office of Cancer Career Enhancement and Training (OCCET) is seeking an Academic or Clinical Program Management & Services Associate to provide administrative support for programs such as the Post-Baccalaureate Fellowship Program (ICARE), HCCC Research Seminar Series, Career Development Series, Clinical Trials Bootcamp, and Postdoc Skill Building Series as part of the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center (HCCC). This position will also represent OCCET at recruitment conferences. The goal of the OCCET is to establish and foster infrastructure that coordinates and facilitates educational opportunities to enhance the careers of cancer researchers, clinicians, and community providers. This office is a central hub of resources for trainees and caregivers at every stage within the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center. Key areas of responsibility include coordination of routine/non-routine and confidential tasks in support of the academic programs. Serve as point of contact for programs and provide information, guidance, and interpretation of UI academic policies and procedures. Coordinate enrollment, orientation, onboarding, courses, and events.   Contribute to the strategic goals of the programs by upholding academic integrity, promoting student engagement, and supporting student success.   May perform other duties as assigned.   This position requires a high level of discretion, confidentially, attention to detail and accuracy, and independent judgement.

  This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement of both on-campus (UIHC) and remote work within the state of Iowa upon completion of a training period, with the majority of work taking place on the U of I/UIHC campus.  Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.

  Duties to include:

1. Recruit, Admit, and Retain Prospective and Current Students for Programs, Major Departments or Colleges:

•           Serve as the first point of contact via e-mail, telephone, and/or written correspondence for the programs.
•           Consult with and communicate admission policies and procedures to current and prospective post-baccalaureate trainees.
•           Liaison with UI Graduate College, OVPR Office, and Admissions to facilitate all aspects to admit and retain post-baccalaureate trainees.
•           Assist with planning and attend campus recruitment activities for the programs. Assist with planning and attend career development programs. Represent the programs at events.
•           Coordinate recruitment activities for prospective students.   Serve as primary point of contact for interviewees, potential recruits, current and graduated learners, while maintaining confidentiality.
•           Assist and advise student committees.
•           Collect candidate admissions data from multiple sources; assist in developing and maintain detailed database.

2. Internal Communications:

•           Identify key stakeholders within the cancer center's internal community, including staff, researchers, and healthcare professionals.
•           Collaborate with departments and teams to gather and disseminate internal news, updates, staff recognition, press ganey information, and announcements.
•           Maintain the intranet platform, ensuring it is up-to-date and user-friendly for all staff members.
•           Support the planning and execution of internal events, such as staff meetings, training sessions, and employee recognition programs.
•           Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure effective communication and information sharing.

3. Enrollment Management:

•           Assist in developing and implementing departmental courses in MAUI and ICON for the program. Submit course enrollment and grades through MAUI.
•           Advise and inform post-bac program students. Monitor course enrollments and assist with scheduling and course selection.   Grant special permission for courses. Evaluate non-program students for appropriate enrollment in restricted program courses.
•           Appoint incoming students for programs with all HR processes, complete I-9 and other required onboarding. Request computer and building access.   Edit and assemble orientation material and monitor for completion of compliances.   Liaison with faculty mentors, the HCCC, and instructors, and supporting programs. Facilitate orientation events.

4. Academic Standards and Curriculum Policies:

•           Provide guidance and information to students regarding University of Iowa and program policies and procedures.  
•           Interpret and inform post-baccaluareate students on registration, curriculum requirements, and exam scheduling. Remind students of deadlines.
•           Maintain documentation and records.

5. Academic Program Management(Planning, Designing, Integrating, and Evaluating Curriculum):

• Provide academic program coordination for the ICARE program and Career Development Series.
• Provide administrative support for HCCC Research Seminar Series, Clinical Trial Bootcamp and Postdoc Skill Building Series.
• Collaborate in design of appropriate curriculum to support evolving requirements and ensure compliance with all regulatory bodies.   Assist in identifying benchmarks and potential barriers for curriculum planning.
• Assist in development of academic program materials.
• Develop tools such as surveys and data reports to evaluate feedback for curriculum development and teaching.  
• Consult with program directors concerning appropriate methods of instructions, format, and student evaluation.  
• Plan and coordinate program events.
• Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, students, and staff. 
• Maintain contact with former students to track career and achievements. Monitor PubMed for publications and maintain database.

6. Budget Oversight and Management:

• Plan and manage travel logistics and complex schedules for visiting seminar speakers, including arrangement for facilities, travel reimbursement, schedules involving calendar coordination, and catering.
• Initiate awards and payments to students in Departmental Scholarships and Grants portal, including recruitment incentives, tuition, and mandatory and/or international fees.   Monitor U-Bills for payments by other departments.  
• Purchase program supplies, academic materials, and promotional items, arrange travel, arrange events and catering.   Purchase and arrange recruitment travel.   Reimburse students and recruits for out-of-pocket expenses.   Reconcile p-card.
• Create invoices, initiate billing transactions, and maintain financial reports.
• Make recommendations on cost saving of supplies and recurring expenses.
• Review and track program expenses using EFR and maintain budget spreadsheets.   Provide Program Director with financial updates.
•         When trainees are matched with a mentor, notify mentor’s department of financial obligations including stipend, tuition, and fees. Initiate mentorship agreement for signatures.

7. Operational Support and Other Duties:

• Exercise discretion and judgment in providing confidential information to appropriate parties.
• Maintain compliances with knowledge of UI policies and procedures and other policies as applicable and assist in developing program policies and procedures based on external requirements.
• Compose and coordinate program related communications including letters, emails, posters and mailings, requiring a high level of attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
•         Perform special projects and other tasks as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Supervision provided by the Assistant Director for Career Enhancement 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®  

Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is Iowa’s only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. The NCI designation recognized our cancer center, and its research scientist, physicians, and other health care professionals, for their roles in advancing cancer research that impacts on our ability to prevent, detect and treat our patients with cancer. Not just a floor, or a building, or even confined to a single college. Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center coordinates all cancer-related research, education, and patient care by faculty from 41 departments and six colleges, as well as UI Hospitals and Clinics and UI Children’s Hospital.

Percent of Time: 100%

Pay Grade: 3A

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Benefits Highlights:

•           Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
•           Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
•           For more information about Why Iowa?, click  here

Required Qualifications

•           A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
•           Some (1-2 years) administrative and academic experience.
•           Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, follow-up, and multi-task with minimal supervision.
•           Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across functions, levels, and departments towards shared objectives
•           Demonstrated organizational and project management skills
•           Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•           Demonstrated proficiency in computer software applications, especially Microsoft Office Suite.
•   Demonstrated working proficiency in the ability to work with various individuals and large groups .
•           Demonstrated initiative to lead and develop programs.
•           Knowledge and ability to serve as an informal resource for trainees and applicants.

Highly Desirable Qualifications

•           Experience planning and/or organizing meetings and group events and serving as a liaison for the organization
•           Demonstrated desire for ongoing professional development
•           Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with graduate programs or fellowship or internship programs
•           Experience with developing promotional materials and creative professional business correspondence
•           Prior experience with academic software and applications such as MAUI, ICON, and external reporting systems.  

Desirable Qualifications

•           Knowledge of University of Iowa and University of Iowa Health Care policies, procedures, and regulations.

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position . 

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. 

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

References: Five professional references will be requested and required at a later step in the recruitment process

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. 

With additional questions, please reach out to Sarah Waldschmidt at  [email protected]

• Classification Title: Acad Clin Prog Mgt Associate
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: Hybrid within Iowa
• Pay Level: 3A
• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Sarah Waldschmidt
• Contact Email: [email protected]

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The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or [email protected] .  For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .

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• Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Columbia University Medical Center
• Opening on: Apr 30 2024
• Job Type: Short Term Casual
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• Regular/Temporary: Temporary
• End Date if Temporary: 12/31/2024
• Hours Per Week: 10
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Salary Range: $20-$20
• End Date if Temporary:

Position Summary

The incumbent will participate in and support research projects conducted within the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center (HICCC).

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities will include support of basic, clinical, and population science-based projects as part of the HICCC Youth Enjoy Science Training in Health Equity, Highlighting Environmental Inequities, & Growing neighborHood Teachers and Students (YES in THE HEIGHTS) Program.
• In addition, the short-term casual will participate in Scientific Enrichment Month, Journal Club, and other educational activities associated with the YES in THE HEIGHTS Program.
• This is a temporary, 8-week internship.

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• Current enrollment in a high school or undergraduate institution required.

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