Advance your expertise in Dissemination & Implementation Science through a range of educational programs, workshops, and events, from intensive multi-semester certificates to monthly journal clubs.
Longer-Duration Programs
Certificate & Cohort Programs: Structured, in-depth training experiences that provide formal credentials or comprehensive skills development over weeks or semesters.
| Program | Duration | Audience | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| iCorps @ NCATS | Multi-week cohort | Biomedical researchers & innovators | A rigorous customer discovery program for biomedical innovators, modeled on the NSF I-Corps program. Teams engage in structured interviews with potential stakeholders to test the real-world impact and commercial viability of their research. |
| UAB Graduate Certificate in Dissemination & Implementation (DIS) Science in Health Care | Multi-semester program | Researchers, clinicians, health professionals | A structured certificate program providing in-depth training in DIS methods, frameworks, and applications for health care research. Designed for researchers, clinicians, and health professionals seeking formal credentials in implementation science. |
| UAB School of Public Health Global Health Certificate | Academic year | Graduate students & professionals | Interdisciplinary certificate program equipping students and professionals with the knowledge and skills to address complex global health challenges, including implementation in low-resource and international settings. |
Shorter-Duration Opportunities
Workshops & Recurring Events: Focused sessions and institutes for targeted skill-building, networking, and staying current with the D&I science literature.
| Program | Cadence | Format | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCTS D&I Journal Club | Monthly | Virtual / In-person | A recurring forum for researchers, trainees, and staff to discuss current literature in Dissemination & Implementation Science. Sessions feature a selected article, brief presentation, and facilitated discussion. |
| CCTS ExpDITIons Forum | Monthly | Virtual / Via Zoom | A monthly forum to engage in discussion about how effective interventions, new clinical paradigms, and policy changes are communicated and integrated into clinical, community, and public health practices. |
| Sparkman Center for Global Health Summer Institute | Annual (summer) | In-person intensive | An intensive summer training experience focusing on global health research methods, including implementation strategies for resource-limited settings. Combines didactic sessions with hands-on skill building. |
Consultations for DIS
Connect with Implementation Science experts for one-on-one or team consultations to help design, plan, and execute your DIS research. Consultations cover frameworks, study design, measurement, and implementation strategies tailored to your project.
Stay Connected
CCTS Events Calendar: Stay up to date on upcoming DIS workshops, seminars, journal clubs, and community events hosted by the CCTS. Visit the CCTS calendar for the latest schedule.