Grant ID 10-21
Awarded On September 01, 2009
Title Physician Oncology Education Program
Program Prevention
Award Mechanism Legacy Grant
Institution/Organization Texas Medical Association
Principal Investigator/Program Director Stephanie Gonzalez
Cancer Sites All Sites
Contracted Amount $467,425
Lay Summary

The Physician Oncology Education Program (POEP) provides Texas physicians and physicians in training (medical students) with the knowledge necessary to reduce cancer morbidity and mortality through the provision of continuing education programs and resources. The project collaborates with public, private, and volunteer partners around the state to accomplish its goals.

The Texas Medical Association Special Funds Foundation (TMA) continues to provide staff and administrative support, performing coordination and oversight functions, and providing access to resources. A steering committee of physicians and other key experts in cancer and medical education centers statewide will continue to pr...

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