Diversity in Clinical Research Mentoring Program
The NMA Dermatology Section, in conjunction with theSkin of Color Society, is proud to present the Diversity in Clinical Research (DiCR) Mentorship Program. This mentorship program is intended to:
- Develop the skills of the dermatology investigators of tomorrow
- Offer support to the underrepresented minority (URM) investigators
- Propel the career development of mentee
- Provide an experience that mirrors conducting industry-sponsored research
- Acquire the knowledge needed to run a successful and high-quality research program
DiCR Mentorship Program Overview
The DiCR Mentorship program will select 7-10 board-certified dermatologists (mentees) from racial/ethnic groups underrepresented in medicine with little or no clinical trials experience. They will receive a didactic online course (Phase I) an in-person 8 hour training (Phase II), and longitudinal mentorship experience (Phase III) .
Mentees will be required to successfully complete Phase I of the program in order to move onto subsequent phases.
Phase I: Online Course (NMA Dermatology Section): April 6-July 20, 2024Mentees will participate in an 8-part online course (Foundations & Principles of Clinical Trials). These 2-hour sessions will run every Saturday from April 6th through July 20th.
Topics include:
Travel stipend: SOCS will provide a travel stipend to cover airfare and 2 nights hotel accommodation, provided selected mentees submit their travel expenses. Mentees will be responsible for booking their own airfare and hotel for the in-person training.
Phase III: Longitudinal Mentorship (Skin of Color Society): August-December 2025Mentees will have the option to continue professional development through longitudinal mentorship until December 2025.
Mentors and mentees will have access to a 12-week curriculum as a reference guide/tool-kit.
Topics include:
Mentees will be required to successfully complete Phase I of the program in order to move onto subsequent phases.
Phase I: Online Course (NMA Dermatology Section): April 6-July 20, 2024Mentees will participate in an 8-part online course (Foundations & Principles of Clinical Trials). These 2-hour sessions will run every Saturday from April 6th through July 20th.
Topics include:
- Introduction Basic Clinical Research
- Drug Development Process
- FDA Code of Federal Regulations
- International Council of Harmonization: Good Clinical Practices
- Institutional Review Board/Independent Ethics Committee
- Investigational New Drug Safety Reporting
- Implementing Protocols and working with Clinical Research Associates
- Dermatology Protocol Review
Travel stipend: SOCS will provide a travel stipend to cover airfare and 2 nights hotel accommodation, provided selected mentees submit their travel expenses. Mentees will be responsible for booking their own airfare and hotel for the in-person training.
Phase III: Longitudinal Mentorship (Skin of Color Society): August-December 2025Mentees will have the option to continue professional development through longitudinal mentorship until December 2025.
Mentors and mentees will have access to a 12-week curriculum as a reference guide/tool-kit.
Topics include:
- Clinical Research Site Terminology and Basic Research Site Concepts
- Finding Studies/Sponsor-Clinical Research Organizations (CRO)
- Confidentiality Disclosure Agreement/Feasibility Questionnaire/Protocol Synopsis
- Pre Study Site Selection Visit/ First Interaction with Study Monitor
- Study Start Up Procedures, Clinical Trial Agreement/Study Budget
- Site Initiation Visits (SIV)
- Protocol Implementation and Execution at the Clinical Research Site
- Study Vendor Details and Subject Recruitment
- How to work with Study Monitor/ First Interim Monitoring Visit
- Study Maintenance
- Close Out Visits
- Audits
Call for Applications
The NMA Dermatology Section in conjunction with the Skin of Color Society, is seeking board-certified dermatologists (mentees) from racial/ethnic groups underrepresented in medicine with little or no clinical trials experience to participate in the DiCR Mentorship program.
Mentee Eligibility Criteria:
Mentee Eligibility Criteria:
- Participants must be existing members of NMA Derm Section or SOCS (in-progress applications will be considered)
- Applicants are required to provide a letter from their institution confirming that one day per week or 20% of their time is allocated for protected research activities.
- Has limited clinical trials experience (<2-3 trials completed)
- Must be interested in establishing or expanding their clinical research program
- Must have completed GCP/CITI or equivalent training
- Can have previous experience with NMA/NMF/other Clinical Research Certification program
- Must be a board-certified or board-eligible dermatologist
Questions
Please email the National Medical Association Dermatology Section (NMA Derm) at [email protected]
with any questions regarding Phase I of the application process of the DiCR program.
Please reach out to the Skin of Color Society (SOCS) via phone at +1- 630-578-399 or email [email protected]
with any questions regarding Phase II or Phase III of the DiCR program.
Please email the National Medical Association Dermatology Section (NMA Derm) at [email protected]
with any questions regarding Phase I of the application process of the DiCR program.
Please reach out to the Skin of Color Society (SOCS) via phone at +1- 630-578-399 or email [email protected]
with any questions regarding Phase II or Phase III of the DiCR program.
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We graciously acknowledge the support from Janssen/Johnson & Johnson and
Bristol Myers Squibb for this program.
Bristol Myers Squibb for this program.