Training and education

For more than 25 years, Mayo Clinic's Center for Clinical and Translational Science has been committed to strengthening the clinical and translational research workforce through education, mentorship and career development.

CCaTS supports learners across the career spectrum, helping prepare the next generation of clinicians, scientists and research professionals to advance discoveries that improve health. Through flexible programs, mentored research experiences and workforce development opportunities, CCaTS helps ensure the right learner receives the right education at the right time in the right way.

Education and training opportunities are designed to meet learners where they are — from students and early-career investigators to clinicians, scientists and research team members seeking to expand their skills in clinical and translational science.

Opportunities

CCaTS offers a range of education and career development programs, including:

• Certificate programs.
• Clinical Trialist Training Program.
• KL2 Mentored Career Development Program.
• M.D.-M.S. Program.
• M.D.-Ph.D. Program.
• Master's degree programs.
• Ph.D. in Clinical and Translational Science.
• TL1 Predoctoral Program.
• Workforce development offerings.

Together, these programs provide pathways for learners to build expertise in research methods, clinical trials, team science, mentorship and the translation of discoveries into effective, accessible health solutions.