Webinar Details

Registration will close at 5 PM ET on July 15, 2026

Session Description: 

 In the landscape of oncology, clinical trials represent more than just medical progress—they represent hope, access, and the future of survivorship. However, for many patients and families, the world of clinical research can feel opaque and intimidating. As oncology social workers, we are the essential bridge between the clinical team and the patient’s lived experience. This workshop explores the critical importance of clinical research education, providing participants with the tools to demystify the research process and advocate for equitable access to life-saving treatments.

Speaker: 

Dr. Joy J. Malbrough, PhD LMSW, Inside Edge Consulting Group

Dr. Joy Malbrough, PhD, LMSW, is a seasoned healthcare leader and social work scholar with over 20 years of experience. As a Senior Community Clinical Manager and Regional Lead at Inside Edge Consulting Group, she champions health equity by bridging the gap between clinical research and community engagement. Dr. Malbrough is a dedicated advocate for increasing representative participation in research to ensure medical advancements benefit all populations. Through her proprietary The CALMM Approach©, she integrates clinical rigor with a deep passion for community-led solutions, mentoring the next generation of professionals to view health equity as a fundamental right.

Learning Objectives: 

1. Demystifying the “Why”: Explain how the clinical research landscape as a tool for health equity and improved oncology outcomes. 
2. Empowering Families: Distinguish how to facilitate transparent conversations that help patients and caregivers make informed decisions about trial participation. Addressing Barriers: Identifying and navigating the socioeconomic and cultural hurdles that often prevent underrepresented populations from accessing clinical trials.  
3. The Social Work Edge: Translate our unique role in bridging the gap between clinical protocols and the psychosocial needs of the family unit. OR 
   1. The social worker’s role in clinical research and health equity,  
   2. Strategies for increasing diverse participation in research,  
   3. Navigating the ethical complexities of clinical trials. 

CE credits: 1.0 hours available for purchase
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Category: Clinical/General
Educational Level: Beginner

Please note: Registration will close at 5 PM ET on July 15, 2026

ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORK BOARDS (ASWB):
This organization, Association of Oncology Social Workers, ACE Approval #1351, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 11/11/25 – 11/11/28.  Social workers completing this course receive 1.0 cultural competency continuing education credits.

NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT’S STATE BOARD FOR SOCIAL WORK:
Association of Oncology Social Work, Inc., SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0320.

Completion Requirements:
Social workers must successfully complete a quiz with a 75% passing grade and answer evaluation questions to earn credit for both live and recorded events.

*ACE approval is not accepted by all Boards. Please check the ACE jurisdiction map for a list of jurisdictions that currently accept ACE.