Education

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

• Study design. Devising observational and experimental studies.
• Data collection techniques. Collecting reliable and valid data — including surveys, interviews, biomarker measurements — and using electronic health records data.
• Translation. Transforming basic scientific discoveries into clinical application and intervention.
• Implementation science. Integrating evidence-based practices into real-world settings.
• Research ethics. Protecting human subjects and data privacy.
• Scientific integrity. Conducting responsible research, including avoiding plagiarism, fraud and conflicts of interest.
• Effective communication. Presenting research findings to diverse audiences.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration. Working collaboratively on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams.
• Grant proposal development. Writing successful grant proposals.
• Professional networking. Building and maintaining internal and external professional networks to foster collaboration, knowledge exchange and professional growth.

These goals are accomplished through didactic courses offered by Mayo Clinic's Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCaTS).

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