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5c Training and Professional Programs
21 1bITMAT Education offers training and professional development opportunities designed to support individuals throughout their clinical and translational science (CTS) career journey. Explore our offerings below to find the right fit for your career goals.
1bPathway Programs
6eThese programs build foundational knowledge and provide structured exposure to research environments:
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- Translational Research Immersion Program (TRIP) – For undergraduates at partnering institutions 113
- Pre-doc Preparatory Program in Translational Research (P3) – For post-baccalaureate students employed full-time as research staff in rare disease research labs preparing for graduate or professional school 9e
- MS1 Summer Internship – For first-year medical students at Penn 7
Training Programs
68These programs are designed for advanced trainees and junior faculty building research careers:
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- TL1/T32 Predoctoral Training Program – For predoctoral trainees pursuing mentored research in translational science e2
- TL1/T32 Postdoctoral Training Program - For postdoctoral trainees pursuing mentored research in translational science f1
- I2SEED Training Program - For predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees focused on entrepreneurship and translational research in Alzheimer’s Disease and related disorders f9
- Translating Discoveries to the Bedside Bootcamp - For clinicians and scientists focused on medical device development 7
Career Development Programs
88These programs are designed for early-stage faculty and clinicians pursuing independent research and clinical trial leadership.
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- KL2/K12 Mentored Career Development Program – For early-career faculty committed to developing independent research careers a0
- K to R Program – For faculty preparing competitive NIH R-series grant applications d5
- Clinical Trialist Training Program (CTTP) - For early-career clinicians committed to developing and implementing investigator-initiated clinical trials 7
Professional Skills Development Programs
86These offerings strengthen core competencies in clinical and translational science (CTS), mentoring, and research operations:
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- Professional Skills Development Program – Reserved for MSTR and MSRS students, TL1/T32 trainees, KL2/K12 scholars, and CTTP trainees. 8f
- Research Mentor Training – For all research mentors df
- Research Professional Training – For research staff seeking foundational or advanced training in clinical research operations 7
Science Communication Programs
7dThese programs support innovative approaches to making science more accessible and engaging for different audiences:
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- TRIP: Artist in Residence– This residency invites an artist to join and actively engage in all aspects of the Translational Research Immersion Program (TRIP). The artist collaborates with students to explore creative ways of communicating science to the public, using art as a medium to translate complex ideas into accessible narratives. 7
Contact Us
baNot sure which program is the right fit for you? Contact the ITMAT Education team at itmated@pennmedicine.upenn.edu.
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