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Objective |
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To provide a thorough grounding in the conduct of randomized
clinical trials to researchers and health professionals interested
in developing competence in the planning, design, and execution of
clinical trials involving behavioral interventions. |
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Dates and Location |
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July 24 - August 5, 2005 The
course will be held at the Airlie
Conference Center in the
foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Northern Virginia,
providing a serene atmosphere for work and thought in a community of
scholars. Airlie, VA is approximately 60 minutes driving time from
Washington, D.C., and is close to recreational areas such
as Shanandoah
National Park and Luray
Caverns. Lodging, meals, and instruction will take place
here. |
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Course Content |
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The curriculum will enable participants to:
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Describe the principles underlying the conduct of unbiased
clinical trials.
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Contrast biomedical vs. Behavioral interventions in the context
of RCTs.
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Evaluate and interpret critically the literature on RCTs for
behavioral interventions.
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Contrast and evaluate alternative research designs in terms
of their appropriateness.
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Contrast and evaluate methods for monitoring, coordinating,
and conducting RCTs.
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Select appropriate outcome measures, enrollment strategies,
and randomization techniques
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Design a specific research project in collaboration with
a multidisciplinary team.
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The Organizer, Sponsor, &
Faculty |
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Columbia University and Mt. Sinai School of
Medicine (NY, NY)
are organizing this
course with financial support and guidance from the Office
of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR) at the National
Institutes of Health (NIH).
Faculty
of summer institutes consist of leading authorities in their fields,
with extensive prior experience in the conduct of major clinical trials,
with specializations in psychology, behavioral medicine, psychosomatic
medicine, gerontology, oncology, cardiovascular diseases, mental
health, statistics,
clinical trials, and other areas.
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Eligibility Requirements for Summer Fellows |
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Priority
will be given to individuals who already have their PhD or MD (or
equivalent degrees) and have at least two years of subsequent
research experience.
Applicants should not yet have achieved a tenured position at
their institution.
Beyond these eligibility criteria we are seeking researchers
who have demonstrated research potential and experience and who will
clearly benefit from behavioral randomized controlled trial
training.
Further,
those who have extensive research experience will only be considered
after more junior investigators have been evaluated.
Preference is also given to individuals who are not employees
of NIH.
While we will consider and may even accept “exceptional”
applicants who do not meet these criteria, priority will go to those
who do.
Due
to the limited number of spaces in the course, applicants must be
citizens or non-citizen nationals of the United States, or must have
been lawfully admitted to the United states for permanent residence
(i.e., possess a currently valid Alien Registration Receipt Card
I-551, or other legal verification of such status).
Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are
encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodations: If you require reasonable accommodations
for disabilities to participate in this activity, please contact Ms.
Michaela Shank at (212) 342-4494 between 9:00 AM and
5:00 PM Eastern Time, or via e-mail at mds2114@columbia.edu
at least 60 business days before the course begins. |
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Costs and Stipends |
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The Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research,
NIH, will pay for travel to and from the Summer Institute site, room
and board, and for course materials. Family members may accompany participants at their own costs. |
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Application Procedures |
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Enrollment
for 2005 is now closed. Please consider applying for 2006.
Watch this site for announcements during the fall of 2005 and join
our mailing list!
Ms. Michaela Shank
Department of General Medicine
Columbia University
622 W. 168th Street, PH9-947
New York, NY 10032
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Additional Information |
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Physicians: This activity has been planned and implemented
in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)
through the joint sponsorship of The National Institutes of
Health/Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences (NIH/FAES),
Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Columbia University. The
NIH/FAES is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing
medical education for physicians.
- Psychologists:
Contact Michaela Shank at 212.342.4494 for further information.
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LISTSERV: Join the electronic mailing list for forthcoming
announcements by sending an e-mail message to
listserv@list.nih.gov.
- The body of the message should read SUBscribe RCT-L [your full
name]. The message is case sensitive; so capitalize as indicated!
Don't include the brackets.
- The subject line should be blank
- For example, for Robin Smith to subscribe, the message would
read SUBscribe RCT-L Robin Smith
- You will receive a confirmation of your subscription along with
instructions on how to use the LISTSERV and how to unsubscribe.
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Visit the HomePage for periodic updates.
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Read the Questions and Answers
page!
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Contact Dr. Karina
Davidson for substantive questions
about the course:
kd2124@columbia.edu
or 212-305-5427
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