Mentor:
An experienced DSMB statistician currently working on at least one DSMB and able to obtain sponsor approval to work with a mentee on the DSMB. The mentor will liaise with the study team and DSMB to obtain approval for the mentee to act as a silent observer.
Mentee:
An inexperienced DSMB statistician or an experienced DSMB statistician wanting the opportunity to observe the interim data monitoring of more complex clinical trials. The mentee will act as a silent observer at DSMB meetings.
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Both will be expected to prepare and attend mentor-mentee and DSMB meetings and provide feedback on the program by completing annual and end of program surveys.