In this cross-sectional study of 28 778 graduating medical students, 17.7% of students reported perceiving that faculty showed a lack of respect for diversity. Female students, students belonging to racial/ethnic minority groups, and lesbian, gay, or bisexual students disproportionately reported perceiving a lack of respect for diversity among faculty.

Date: July 12, 2021

Time: 4:30 - 6:00 pm

Location: Online

In partnership with the Karmanos D&I Committee and Office of Cancer Health Equity and Community Engagement, the American Indian Cancer Foundation will share information about cancer and Indigenous communities expanding cultural understanding for providers, staff and community members. 

Melissa Buffalo, CEO, Deputy Director, and Wyatt Pickner, Research Manager, from the American Indian Cancer Foundation.

Concern Foundation

CONquer canCER Now Award

LOI pre-eligibility questionnaire

Due: September 6, 2021

Application begins with the completion of a brief pre-eligibility questionnaire. If eligible, applicants will receive an email notification with a request to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI). Further direction about the LOI submission process will be provided at the time of notification.

After administrative and scientific review, the most promising LOIs are invited to submit a full proposal. Submitted proposals are peer-reviewed by experienced scientists and top applications are recommended to the Concern Foundation for Cancer Research Executive Board for funding.

Application Due: October 15, 2021

The Clinician Scientist Development Grant (CSDG) fosters the development of clinicians to clinician-scientists. Clinician scientists are investigators licensed to provide patient care and trained to conduct research. They pursue research questions across the cancer research continuum of relevance to improving health.