Seventh Annual Summer Institute on
Randomized Clinical Trials Involving Behavioral Interventions
July 15 - 27, 2007
Airlie Conference Center, Virginia
Organized by
Columbia University and Mt. Sinai School of Medicine
with guidance and support from the
NIH Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research
(http://obssr.od.nih.gov)
REMINDER
Application Due Date: JANUARY 31, 2007
Late applications will not be accepted.
OBJECTIVE: 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 or social interventions.
The CURRICULUM will:
· Describe the principles underlying the conduct of unbiased clinical
trials.
· Contrast biomedical vs. behavioral interventions in the context of
RCTs.
· Evaluate and interpret critically the literature on RCTs for
behavioral interventions.
· Contrast and evaluate alternative research designs in terms of
their appropriateness.
· Contrast and evaluate methods for monitoring, coordinating, and
conducting RCTs.
· Select appropriate outcome measures, enrollment strategies, and
randomization techniques
· Design a specific research proposal in collaboration with a
multidisciplinary team. .
FACULTY: Faculty will 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, statistics, clinical trials,
and other areas. Over twenty Faculty members will be onsite over the course
of the Institute.
ACCREDITATION:
Accreditation will be determined in 2007.
Currently there is no CE/CME accreditation associated with this Institute.
FACULTY: Faculty will 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, statistics, clinical trials,
and other areas. Over twenty Faculty members will be onsite over the course
of the Institute.
A sample of Faculty members from 2006 include:
Ronald Abeles, Ph.D.
Special Assistant, Office of the Director
Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research
National Institutes of Health
John Barnard, Ph.D.
Head, Section of Biostatistics
Head, Section of Statistical Genetics
and Bioinformatics
Dept. of Quantitative Health Services
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Karina Davidson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Medicine
Director of Intervention Research
Behavioral Cardiovascular Health & Hypertension Program
Columbia University
Peter G. Kaufmann, Ph.D.
Leader, Behavioral Medicine Research Group
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Michael A. Proschan, Ph.D.
Mathematical Statistician
Biostatistics Research Branch
National Institute of Allergies & Infectitous Diseases
Arthur Stone, Ph.D.
Professor
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Science
Stony Brook University
Janet Wittes, Ph.D.
President
Statistics Collaborative, Inc.
FELLOWS: Priority will be given to individuals who already have their PhD or
MD (equivalent degrees accepted) and 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 experience and who will benefit
from this summer institute on randomized controlled clinical trials.
Further, the applications of those who have extensive research experience
will only be considered after more junior investigators have been evaluated.
Preference will be given to individuals who are not employees of NIH. While
we will consider and may even accept applicants who do not meet these
criteria, those who do will have higher priority.
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.
If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate
in this activity, please include this information with your application at
least 60 business days before the course begins. A request for
disability-related reasonable accommodation will not influence the selection
process!
COSTS: The Office of Behavioral Sciences Research, NIH, will pay for travel
to and from the Summer Institute site, room and board, and course materials.
There are no additional fees. Family members may accompany participants at
their own expense. However, please note that the Airlie Conference Center
is not set up as a vacation property. If accepted as a Fellow, please
contact Michaela Shank at mds2114@columbia.edu to discuss this option before
committing to the Institute.
LOCATION: The course will be held at the beautiful Airlie Conference Center
in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Northern Virginia,
"...providing a serene atmosphere for work and thought in a community of
scholars..." Airlie is approximately 60 minutes driving time from
Washington, DC and surrounding airports. www.airlie.com
http://www.airlie.com/
APPLICATIONS Due January 31, 2007: Applications for 2007 should be submitted
electronically. The application instructions are posted at:
http://obssr.od.nih.gov/Conf_Wkshp/rct/RCT_Info.htm
or may be obtained from:
Ms. Michaela Shank
Department of General Medicine
Columbia University Medical Center
622 W. 168th Street, PH9-947
New York, NY 10032
E-mail: mds2114@columbia.edu <mailto:mds2114@columbia.edu>
Phone: 212.342.4494
Fax: 212.342.3431
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Compete information, including Frequently Asked
Questions (and answers), is available at
http://obssr.od.nih.gov/Conf_Wkshp/rct/RCT_Info.htm .
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