Education
Prevention
Staff
Almost 7,000 trainees, including physicians, scientists, nurses and allied health professionals, took part in educational programs at MD Anderson in FY11. The institution awards bachelor’s degrees in eight allied health disciplines and, in collaboration with the UT Health Science Center at Houston, awards M.S. and Ph.D. degrees at the UT Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.
MD Anderson continues to set the standard in cancer prevention research and the translation of new knowledge into innovative, multidisciplinary care for patients, survivors and people at average or elevated risk of developing cancer.
MD Anderson employs more than 18,000 people, including more than 1,500 faculty. A volunteer work force of about 1,100 contributes 200,000 hours of service annually, equal to 96 full-time employees. Together they work toward fulfilling MD Anderson’s mission of eliminating cancer as a major health threat.
In addition, thousands of health professionals participate in continuing education and distance-learning opportunities. MD Anderson also provides education programs for healthy individuals, those at risk of cancer, patients, survivors and caregivers. Education Profile Clinical residents, fellows Research trainees Observers, visitors, special programs Nursing students (including rotations) Student programs participants School of Health Professions students Total trainees
FY07 977
FY11 % Change 1,141
17%
1,452 1,629
12%
715
429
1,727 2,320 571 96
1,102
-40% 34% 93%
248
158%
5,538 6,869
24%
The Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences at MD Anderson is dedicated to eradicating cancer through pioneering research in the roles that biologic, genetic, environmental, behavioral and social factors play in cancer development and investigations of behavioral, surgical, medical and social interventions to prevent or reduce cancer risk. Through the Duncan Family Institute for Cancer Prevention and Risk Assessment, the division is investing in promising new research directions and integrating basic research and clinical studies to accelerate their translation from the clinic to the community. The Cancer Prevention Center provides cancer risk assessments, screening exams based on genetics, age and gender, and personalized risk-reduction strategies, including chemoprevention. Prevention Research Funding Donor and designated funds Federal grants and contracts
FY07
FY11
$3,116,970 $5,977,323 $22,399,101 $37,568,620
% Change 92% 68%
Noteworthy:
• Accreditation by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools affirms MD Anderson as a major teaching institution.
• MD Anderson’s integrative health initiative expands evidencebased, patient-centered and research-driven clinical services in exercise, nutrition, psychosocial, complementary therapies and tobacco cessation for people at elevated risk for cancer, patients in treatment and cancer survivors.
• MD Anderson is ranked among the Top 25 Best Places to Work for postdoctoral fellows, according to a 2011 survey conducted by The Scientist magazine.
• The division’s research training program for pre- and postdoctoral students has been continuously funded by the National Institutes of Health since 1992.
Noteworthy:
Noteworthy: MD Anderson has been recognized as a top employer for workers 50 and older by the American Association of Retired Persons and for helping reduce cancer risks in the workplace by the CEO Roundtable on Cancer.
Questions about cancer, patient services
In addition to MD Anderson’s main campus in the Texas Medical Center in Houston and two research campuses in Bastrop County, Texas, the institution has developed a number of local, national and international locations.
Regional care centers • Greater Houston area: Bay Area (Nassau Bay), Katy, Sugar Land, The Woodlands
Extensions • Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center (Gilbert, Ariz.) • MD Anderson Radiation Treatment Center at American Hospital (Istanbul, Turkey)
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