Community Engagement in Action: Applications for Research and Practice

1 Unit · Graduate

Clinical and translational investigation aspires to be patient-focused. That is to say including the patient perspective at all stages of research will improve the likelihood of clinical translation the concept that discoveries will result in tangible improvements in health. Engaging community partners in projects that may affect them has become a key competency for clinical investigators, but it is not an organic process; it requires skills, knowledge, and education. This course will educate learners in our MSCI program on the principles of community engagement with the goal that it results in their ability to do more impactful research over the course of their careers.