The Cancer Disparities Curriculum for
Research and Community Scholars
The Research and Community Scholars Curriculum
creates a space for fair and trusting relationships to develop between
community members in Metro-Milwaukee and cancer researchers from the Medical College of Wisconsin
creates a space for fair and trusting relationships to develop between
community members in Metro-Milwaukee and cancer researchers from the Medical College of Wisconsin
Diverse perspectives can create innovative solutions to complex problems, such as cancer disparities. However, we know that misunderstanding and mistrust are frequent barriers to effective community and academic partnerships. This is why CCSN created The Cancer Disparities Curriculum for Research and Community Scholars (known as Research and Community Scholars program).
The program meets on a bi-weekly basis on Wednesday's from September to May- currently in a virtual setting. In this program, research and community scholars participate together in a 9-month curriculum focused on cancer disparities, factors influencing disparities, communicating with diverse audiences, understanding different perspectives, and building equitable partnerships.
The program meets on a bi-weekly basis on Wednesday's from September to May- currently in a virtual setting. In this program, research and community scholars participate together in a 9-month curriculum focused on cancer disparities, factors influencing disparities, communicating with diverse audiences, understanding different perspectives, and building equitable partnerships.
Who are our scholars?
People who are curious problem solvers with an interest in diminishing cancer disparities. Community Scholars:
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The curriculum includes:
Lectures, small and large group discussions, personal exploration and reflection, and opportunities to apply learning through small team assignments and projects.
Facilitated by research and community experts, the content of the curriculum will build foundational knowledge on:
Lectures, small and large group discussions, personal exploration and reflection, and opportunities to apply learning through small team assignments and projects.
Facilitated by research and community experts, the content of the curriculum will build foundational knowledge on:
- Bias, race, and structural racism
- Social determinants of health
- Cancer disparities
- Research and research protections
- The cancer care continuum
- Impacts of biomedical research on health and quality of life
- Approaches to build successful biomedical and community research partnerships
- Communication of cancer science with different audiences
Research and Community Scholars Leadership
Rev. Dr. Deborah Thomas
Community Leader Founder and Pastor, House of Grace Kingdom Ministry Retired Faculty, Milwaukee Area Technical College |
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For more information on The Research and Community Scholars program, please contact Alexis Krause, akrause@mcw.edu