# Cancer Care Quality Training Program

> **NIH NIH T32** · UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL · 2020 · $256,704

## Abstract

ABSTRACT
Evaluation and improvement of cancer care delivery is of growing interest nationally, with a pressing need for
research to support decisions by policy makers, hospital systems, payers, clinicians, and patients. Yet, there
are a limited number of investigators with appropriate training to conduct rigorous research in this field. To
address this need, the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center seeks to renew its R25T Cancer Care
Quality Training Program (CCQTP) as a T32 (Years 11-16). During the next five years, the CCQTP proposes
to support pre- and postdoctoral fellows yearly and train them for careers in multidisciplinary and collaborative
research focused on quality of cancer care delivery. Led by three co-directors, Drs. Ethan Basch, Stephanie
Wheeler, and Bryce Reeve, and an interdisciplinary Steering Committee supported by four external advisors,
the CCQTP trains a variety of fellows, including behavioral scientists, epidemiologists, and physicians in
relevant disciplines. The CCQTP has four objectives for our trainees: 1) to master a content area and
demonstrate competence in pertinent research methods; 2) to develop collaborative capability by learning the
basic principles of complementary content areas; 3) to gain mentored research expertise with the guidance of
multidisciplinary preceptors; and 4) to develop professional skills required for a successful research career,
including presenting research findings, writing for publication, and securing research funding. The flexible
training is tailored to suit each fellow's needs and includes three basic elements: a) a specialized core
curriculum that includes coursework, enrichment programs (seminars, special workshops, journal clubs, etc.)
and training in the responsible conduct of research; b) hands-on research experience directed by teams of
experienced faculty preceptors; and c) professional development, including experience in grant writing.
Training generally lasts for two years, with salaries and research/development allowances designed to be
consistent with other training programs at UNC. The outstanding research environment at UNC includes well-
funded and nationally recognized programs in Cancer Health Policy and Management; Epidemiology;
Pharmacoeconomics; and Clinical Medicine. The CCQTP enjoys close collaborations with the nationally
recognized UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, School of Medicine, and Eshelman School of
Pharmacy, and makes use of core facilities in each. Our 20 Preceptors and 14 Affiliates have been selected
for their strong records of scholarship, funding, and mentorship. All trainees who have completed the program
are currently in research-related positions aligned with the content and goals of the CCQTP. Although the
CCQTP is a relatively young program, its trainees have produced 346 cancer-related publications, with 138
program-related publications, most which include CCQTP preceptor co-authors. Based on our success the
past decade an...

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9986448
- **Project number:** 5T32CA116339-13
- **Recipient organization:** UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL
- **Principal Investigator:** ETHAN M. BASCH
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $256,704
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2005-07-01 → 2023-07-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9986448

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9986448, Cancer Care Quality Training Program (5T32CA116339-13). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-23 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9986448. Licensed CC0.

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