Training surgical residents in cancer research
Surgical Multispecialty Access to Research in Residency Training (SMART)
This study is all about helping surgical residents become better doctors by giving them time and support to work on cancer research, so they can learn more and improve care for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwestern University at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10774301 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research program aims to enhance the training of surgical residents by providing them with dedicated time and resources to engage in cancer-related research. It offers two specialized tracks: one focusing on Health Services and Outcomes Research and the other on Basic Science and Translational Research. By collaborating with experienced faculty and utilizing the resources of Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, the program seeks to improve the pipeline of surgeon-scientists who can contribute to advancements in surgical oncology and patient care. The initiative addresses the challenges faced by surgical residents in obtaining research training and aims to foster a new generation of researchers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are surgical residents interested in pursuing a career in surgical oncology and research.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in surgical residency training or who do not have an interest in surgical oncology research may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved surgical oncology practices and better patient outcomes through enhanced training of surgeon-scientists.
How similar studies have performed: Previous initiatives have shown success in enhancing surgical training through dedicated research programs, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- Northwestern University at Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Khan, Seema Ahsan — Northwestern University at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Khan, Seema Ahsan
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.