Certificate in Implementation Science
Implementation science is the scientific study of methods to promote the use of research findings in real-world practice settings to improve healthcare quality and patient outcomes. Through a combination of virtual didactics, experiential learning, and mentorship, the Penn Implementation Science Certificate Program will equip the next generation of implementation scientists with the knowledge and skills needed to conduct rigorous, contextualized, and meaningful implementation research.
Ideal for scholars interested in developing competencies in implementation science for application to future research endeavors, including researchers seeking NIH K award or equivalent funding. The certificate is also expected to be of interest to implementation practitioners, including people engaged in improvement science.
By the end of the certificate, it is anticipated students will be able to:
- Describe the fundamentals of IS, including common frameworks, theories, and models
- Communicate research methods and findings in plain language to diverse audiences
- Interpret how issues of context, justice, and equity influence study design considerations
- Distinguish between multilevel factors which affect implementation at multiple ecological levels (individual, organizational, community, and policy)
- Select appropriate frameworks and models, outcomes, and strategies, and research methods for new implementation research
- Defend importance of inter-disciplinary teams and community partnerships in IS research
- Design rigorous mixed methods IS research which minimizes validity threats
Based on capstone course choices, students may also be able to author research proposals which are competitive for grant funding.
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