Program Overview

K12 Paul Calabresi Career Development for Clinical & Translational Oncology Program

Application Checklist

To apply for the K12 Paul Calabresi Career Development for Clinical & Translational Oncology Program, the following documents are required:

• Current curriculum vitae, including a current list of publications and mean GPA
• Completed online application
• Research plan in PDF format
• Letters of reference, up to five, including:
  • Letters of support from primary and secondary mentors, with the primary mentor committing to meet with the scholar one-on-one on a weekly basis, and the secondary mentors committing to meet with the scholar's mentor team on a monthly basis
  • A letter of support from the MUSC department chair or division chief, guaranteeing 75% dedicated full-time professional effort to the program
  • An optional letter of support describing the applicant's potential for patient-oriented research

Review Process

All applications will be reviewed by the K12 Paul Calabresi Career Development for Clinical & Translational Oncology Program Advisory Council Recruitment Subcommittee. The review criteria include:

• Evidence of a commitment to a career in patient-oriented cancer research with a focus on therapeutic trial development
• Potential to develop into a successful researcher and leader of multidisciplinary research teams
• Prior research productivity
• Performance record during clinical training
• Academic record during graduate training
• Compatibility with the program's areas of concentration and disciplines

Program Details

The K12 Paul Calabresi Career Development for Clinical & Translational Oncology Program is designed to support the development of researchers in patient-oriented cancer research. The program focuses on therapeutic trial development and provides training and mentorship to support the growth of successful researchers and leaders in the field.

Research Areas

The program's areas of concentration and disciplines include cancer biology and immunology, cancer prevention and control, and developmental cancer therapeutics.

Education and Training

The program provides education and training opportunities, including the LOWVELO Trainee Symposium, Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training, and Hematology Oncology Grand Rounds.

Community Outreach

The program is involved in community outreach initiatives, including SC AMEN, SC CHEER YES, and SC SPOT, which focus on prevention and screenings, HPV vaccination, and mobile health units.

Who We Are

The program is part of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and is committed to supporting the development of researchers and providing education and training opportunities in patient-oriented cancer research.