Wake Forest’s online degree program in Translational and Health System Science (THSS) provides a unique constellation of methodological and professional skills to implement rigorous research in the health care system and the community to disseminate findings that improve human health. Training in our program has evolved over the past 30 years to meet the evolving needs of clinical and health system researchers wishing to expand their skill set and become independent scientists.
- A clinician who is interested in leading their own research
- Medical students and fellows who want to complete a year of research during their clinical training
- Wants to lead their own extramural research program
- Committed to implementing findings in clinical and community settings to improve patient and population health
- Seeks an online, flexible format
- Develop meaningful and feasible research questions
- Critically review and appraise the scientific literature
- Design and execute studies to answer research questions
- Perform and interpret statistical analyses and collaborate effectively with biostatisticians
- Ensure that research or quality improvement adhere to the highest ethical and regulatory standards
- Write grant applications, protocols, manuscripts, abstracts, and prepare presentations
- Collaborate productively in multidisciplinary scientific teams
- Implement innovations in community or health care settings to ensure the systematic uptake of research findings
