Cancer Research Professional Education & Training
Take advantage of the valuable role played by OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center in training the next generation of research scientists in Oklahoma and across the United States. Whether you’re a student, trainee or faculty member at any level, you can choose from a wide range of Stephenson Cancer Center training and mentoring opportunities, such as:
- High School and Undergraduate Programs – Designed for students interested in exploring careers in science and medicine
- Graduate and Postdoctoral Programs – Helping those seeking to work in cancer research and oncology-related health fields
- Fellowship Programs and Residency Programs – Intended for deeper study and practical experience in several oncology-related subspecialties
- Faculty Career Enhancement Programs – Collaborating with the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center to offer a variety of career development opportunities, especially for faculty from groups underrepresented in biomedical, behavioral and populations research.
Education, Training and Career Enhancement Core
Under the direction of the Associate Director for Education and Training, the Core oversees education and mentoring activities by coordinating:
- Cancer-focused education, training and career enhancement programs
- Research Seminar Series – Featuring local, regional and national speakers who address a broad range of cancer-related topics
- Research conferences and events – Fostering an environment of scientific inquiry by organizing and hosting cancer research-related activities
- Student participant and outcomes tracking
- Administrative support for National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other grant-funded training and mentorship programs
- Project management and grant writing support for principal investigators (PIs) who submit individual career development and institutional training grants
- Ongoing evaluation of Stephenson Cancer Center education, training and mentorship activities
How You Benefit
When you participate in ETCE Core offerings, you benefit from our focus on:
- Extending cancer-focused education and mentorship opportunities to students and early-stage investigators from underrepresented populations
- Ensuring that education and training activities align with and support program research occurring at Stephenson Cancer Center
You’re also assured of effective progress and stakeholder inclusion through the guidance of the ETCE Advisory Committee, chaired by the Associate Director for Education and Training.
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Contact Us
Discover how you can expand your education, training and career options
through OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center programs. Call or email today
for more information.
Stevie Warner, MHR
Program & Initiatives Manager
Education, Training and Career Enhancement Core
OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center
Stevie-Warner@ouhsc.edu
405-271-2537
Emily Hulseberg
Emily-Hulseberg@ouhsc.edu
Events & Conference Coordinator
OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center
Rajagopal Ramesh, PhD, DBA, FAIMBE
Associate Director
Education, Training and Career Enhancement Core
OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center
Rajagopal-Ramesh@ouhsc.edu
(405) 271-6101
