Clinical and Translational Science Certificate

The graduate certificate in Clinical and Translation Science will serve as the entry point for graduatelevel training in clinical and translation science. The curriculum is designed to establish knowledgebased and skill-based competencies in communication, professionalism, critical thinking and synthesis of knowledge, planning, management and assessment and leadership in five areas; CTS methods and technologies, scientific knowledge, measurement and statistics, research integrity and collaboration and team building. The certificate will be available to:

• faculty members at the University of Kentucky who are planning to participate in clinical and translational research but lack previous training and the skills necessary for clinical and translational research
• professionals in postgraduate training at UK, including residents and fellows in the college of medicine, college of pharmacy and college of dentistry
• graduate students in health-related PhD and MS programs
• project managers and other staff members interested in contributing to clinical and translation science
• professionals practicing in the community