Summary of the Clinical Trials Methodology Course (CTMC) from 2014 to 2023
Author Information
Author(s): Mark Quigg, Laurie Gutmann, Robin A. Conwit, Christopher S. Coffey, Roger J. Lewis, Courtney Miller, William J. Meurer
Primary Institution: University of Virginia
Hypothesis
The CTMC aims to educate early-career clinical investigators in the design of clinical trials and improve their research productivity.
Conclusion
The CTMC successfully trained 243 early-career clinical investigators, with a high retention rate in academic positions and significant publication productivity.
Supporting Evidence
- 96% of trainees remained in academic positions after completing the CTMC.
- Trainees published 7,666 peer-reviewed articles from their enrollment year to 2023.
- 63% of Foundation Track trainees submitted an NIH grant as principal investigator or co-principal investigator.
Takeaway
The CTMC helped many doctors learn how to run clinical trials, and most of them are still working in research jobs and writing lots of articles.
Methodology
The CTMC used small group meetings and a 4-day in-person course to teach clinical trial design and provide mentorship.
Limitations
The study lacks a control group and relies on self-reported data from participants.
Participant Demographics
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