Vertically Integrated Program - Cancer (VIP-C)
Born from a listening session with junior clinician-scientists and supported by physician-scientist training leaders across campus and the Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC), Vertically-Integrated Programs (VIP) strengthen connections across all stages of career development.
VIPs unite students, trainees, faculty, and staff around shared interests, providing training, discussion, and networking opportunities. They break traditionally siloed environments to create greater collaboration and community. First launched by Dr. James Brugarolas in Cancer, VIPs may be tailored to any area.
Activities
- Panel discussions
- Research presentations
- Debates
- Networking and social events
Teams Channel
The VIP-C Teams Channel serves as:
- An information resource with recordings from previous events
- A networking venue to promote interaction between trainees and faculty
- A resource to learn about research and other opportunities
VIP-C Delegates
VIP-C supports Delegates interested in launching a particular program or activity. With financial support from the SCCC, and administrative support from Dr. Brugarolas and Jenny Beth Humann, VIP-C Champions are empowered to turn ideas into action.
To submit an idea or to get involved, please contact KCPAdmin@utsouthwestern.edu
Responsibilities
- Submit a proposal (panel, presentation, roundtable, etc.)
- Moderate the session
- Coordinate with the VIP-C team on planning and logistics
Support Provided
- Event funding
- Administrative and logistical support
- Promotion through UTSW and VIP-C channels
Recent VIP-C Sessions
2026
- Advocacy and Policy in Oncology (January 2026)
Moderated by Marisa Kometas, Resident, Internal Medicine
Faculty: Drs. David Gerber, Arthur Hong, Navid Sadeghi
2025
- Alternative Careers in Academic Medicine (April 2025)
Moderated by Marisa Kometas, Resident, Internal Medicine
Faculty: Drs. Suzanne Cole, Jay Lohrey
2024
- The Many Roads in Academic Oncology (October 2024)
Moderated by Marisa Kometas, Resident, Internal Medicine
Faculty: Drs. Natalie Bavli, Yazan Madanat, Sangeetha Reddy, Navid Sadeghi
- Code and Care, AI in Modern Medicine (May 2024)
Faculty: Drs. Steve Jiang, Payal Kapur, Salahuddin Kazi, Milo Lin, Eric Peterson
- From Observation to Publication (March 2024)
Faculty: Drs. Robert Collins, Benjamin Drapkin, Cecilia Ethun, Merilyn Leitch, Jue Wang, Kenneth Westover
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