Education

Training priorities in the Division of Epidemiology reflect the interdisciplinary nature of epidemiology and translational science. The need to acquire a well-rounded skill set to meet complex public health challenges is emphasized in these areas:

• Study design. Devise observational and experimental studies.
• Data collection techniques. Collect reliable and valid data, including surveys, interviews and biomarker measurements, and use electronic health records data.
• Translation. Transform basic scientific discoveries into clinical applications and interventions.
• Implementation science. Integrate evidence-based practices into real-world settings.
• Research ethics. Protect human subjects and data privacy.
• Scientific integrity. Conduct responsible research, including avoiding plagiarism, fraud and conflicts of interest.
• Effective communication. Present research findings to a variety of audiences.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration. Work collaboratively on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams.
• Grant proposal development. Write successful grant proposals.
• Professional networking. Build and maintain internal and external professional networks to foster collaboration, knowledge exchange and professional growth.

These goals are accomplished through didactic courses that Mayo Clinic's Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCATS) offers.

Division faculty members mentor medical and graduate students, clinical research fellows and trainees, and junior clinical consulting staff through specific research projects of mutual interest.