Session Format
The scientific program for the Workshop consists of four educational formats to serve a variety of didactic needs:
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Protocol development sessions during which each participant develops a concept sheet for a clinical trial protocol and, through extensive mentoring, designs and completes the writing of the protocol before the end of the Workshop. These sessions constitute the core activity of the Workshop and allow students to apply the lessons being learned in the Workshop to their own programs and receive detailed critiques of their protocols from experienced scientists.
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Lectures and panel discussions on specific topics presented by experts in the field. These talks give participants an essential overview of the field and of the principles of design and conduct of high-quality clinical trials. Some lectures are followed by a panel discussion so students and faculty can explore issues in greater depth.
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Small group discussion sessions on special topics such as laboratory correlates, imaging endpoints in clinical trials, and measuring immunologic outcomes. These sessions treat topics that are either essential to the success of many different kinds of clinical trials or offer an opportunity for in-depth discussion on topics of special interest to clinical investigators. Attendance will be limited to maximize dialogue and to facilitate the educational experience.
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One-on-one sessions, “Office Hours” for individual counseling and advice on protocol and career development.