Cancer Prevention and Control Training Program (CPCTP) - Onboarding Expectations, Syllabus, and Policies

Sep 13, 2026

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Cancer Prevention and Control Training Program (CPCTP) onboarding materials summarize the program’s leadership history, funding mechanisms, and institutional structure across multiple departments and member roles. The guide defines expectations for fellows through individualized development plans, including mentor–trainee communication goals, required biannual progress updates, and use of MyIDP.ScienceCareers.Org for career exploration and goal setting. It details NTR 728 seminar attendance rules, weekly seminar formats, photo and profile requirements, and key special IRS tax policies for fellows and stipends.

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Program Overview

Expectations

Syllabus: NTR 728

Policies and Procedures

Special IRS Rules for Fellows

Cancer Prevention and Control Training Program (CPCTP) …more than 30 years and going strong Program Overview • Begun in 1988 under the R25 funded mechanism – John Waterbor, MD, DrPH was on the leadership team . Dr. Doug Heimberger (now at Vanderbilt led the program for most of that time) . • In 2009, Dr. Tim Nagy assumed interim directorship • In 2010, Demark-Wahnefried assumed directorship • In 2013, Dr. Karen Meneses joined as MPI • Under R25 154 pre-and post-doctoral fellows were trained • In early years, the grant supported clinicians, educators and researchers • In 2010, a focus on research was mandated. • 2018 successful conversion to T32 (Demark-Wahnefried and Meneses) funded in July 2018. Dr. Marie Bakitas assumed Dr. Meneses’ role in August 2018. Dr. Teri Hoenemeyer provides support • 2020 Dr. Lyse Norian Co- leads NTR 728 | Cancer Control and Population Sciences
Program Leaders: Elizabeth Brown, Ph.D. and Laura Rogers, M.D. | | --- | | 41 Members /19 Departments
Adult/Acute Health, Chronic Care, Foundations Anesthesiology
Biostatistics Communication Studies Community Health, Outcomes and Systems Epidemiology
Family, Child Health and Caregiving Genetics Gerontology/Geriatrics Health Behavior
Medicine
Neurology
Nursing, Family, Community & Health Systems Nutrition Sciences Obstetrics and Gynecology Pathology
Pediatrics
Psychology Radiation Oncology | Cancer Control & Population Sciences Program | Cancer Control and Population Sciences
Program Leaders: Elizabeth Brown, Ph.D. and Laura Rogers, M.D. | | --- | | 41 Members /19 Departments
Adult/Acute Health, Chronic Care, Foundations Anesthesiology
Biostatistics Communication Studies Community Health, Outcomes and Systems Epidemiology
Family, Child Health and Caregiving Genetics Gerontology/Geriatrics Health Behavior
Medicine
Neurology
Nursing, Family, Community & Health Systems Nutrition Sciences Obstetrics and Gynecology Pathology
Pediatrics
Psychology Radiation Oncology | | Cancer Chemo-Prevention Program | | | --- | --- | | Program Leaders
Craig Elmets, M.D. Clinton Grubbs, Ph.D. | Associate Director
Wendy Demark-Wahnefried, Ph.D. | | 26 Members / 11 Departments
Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
Biology Chemistry Dermatology Environmental Health Sciences Medicine Nutrition Sciences Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Pathology Surgery Urology | | Expectations • Individual Development Plans (IDPs) Ø Goal: To promote communication between the mentor and the trainee Ø Structure: Questions that stimulate discussion on the following topics ü Career objectives ü Project details ü Course work ü Timeline • Update and report progress every 6 months: • These should be reviewed and signed by your primary mentor; send a completed copy to Dr. Hoenemeyer. MyIDP.ScienceCareers.Org n myIDP provides: q Exercises to help you examine your skills, interests, and values q A list of 20 scientific careers with a prediction of which ones best fit your skills and interests q A tool for setting strategic goals for the coming year, with optional reminders to keep you on track q Articles and resources to guide you through the process n There is NO charge to use this site . Expectations Syllabus: NTR 728 • Unless Drs . Demark-Wahnefried or Bakitas have agreed to an absence, you are required to attend each NTR 728 seminar every Wednesday from Noon – 1:00 pm in NB 585 . • 1st Wednesday will be a lecture by a CCPSTP Mentor; topics to be determined. • 2 nd Wednesday will be Journal Club; don’tforget to sign up. • 3 rd Wednesday will be skills training. • 4th Wednesday will be attendance for the CCPS seminar held in Room 101, UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center (Wallace Tumor Institute) . • Lunch will be provided. Keep your website presence up to date • Plan for a group photo of the leaders and the trainees on steps of Comprehensive Cancer Center • Individual

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Individual Development Plan (IDP) for trainees?

The IDP is designed to promote communication between the mentor and the trainee, using questions that stimulate discussion on career objectives, project details, course work, and timeline.

How often must progress updates be completed and reviewed?

Progress must be updated and reported every 6 months. Updates should be reviewed and signed by the primary mentor, and a completed copy should be sent to Dr. Hoenemeyer.

What are the attendance requirements for NTR 728 seminars?

Unless an agreed absence is approved by Drs. Demark-Wahnefried or Bakitas, trainees are required to attend each NTR 728 seminar every Wednesday from Noon to 1:00 pm in NB 585.

What special IRS rules apply to fellows’ tuition, fees, and stipends?

Tuition and fees paid to pursue a degree are non-taxable, while stipend support is treated as taxable scholarship; excess tuition, fees, and required books/equipment may be subject to federal income tax, and UAB does not withhold taxes or issue W-2 forms for fellowships.

Sep 13, 2026

Uploaded by Mason