For Trainees & Faculty Learners

Each year, approximately 1,000 people participate in training sessions offered through YCCI. These programs are continually refined to reflect emerging needs identified through research operations, as well as evolving regulations and technologies. The curricula align with the nationally recognized Leveled Core Competency Framework for Clinical Research Professionals and are delivered by subject matter experts. Coursework covers topics such as Introduction to Translational Science, Clinical Research Foundations, Good Clinical Practice, Epic and OnCore systems, and a Certificate Program in the application of medical and research software. Didactic instruction is reinforced through experiential learning opportunities that strengthen knowledge retention and practical skill development, integrating core principles of Good Clinical Practice, Responsible Conduct of Research, Research Ethics, and Regulatory Compliance.

The Interdisciplinary Pre-Doctoral Training Program in Translational Research is designed to prepare outstanding graduate students for careers that bridge the gap between laboratory discoveries and improvements in patient care. The program provides rigorous training in state-of-the-art research methods, fosters collaboration across scientific and clinical disciplines, and offers personalized mentorship from experienced Yale faculty. Through hands-on learning and interdisciplinary teamwork, trainees gain the skills to address complex medical and societal challenges in health and health care—locally, nationally, and globally.

The Interdisciplinary Post-Doctoral Training Program in Translational Research prepares exceptional postdoctoral scholars for careers that bridge basic science and clinical application. The program provides advanced training in modern research tools, fosters the ability to collaborate across disciplines, and offers individualized mentoring from experienced Yale faculty dedicated to each trainee’s long-term professional development. Drawing on Yale’s nationally recognized leadership in clinical and translational science and its expertise in innovative medical education, the program promotes interdisciplinary, team-based research addressing complex medical and societal challenges in health and health care in the United States and worldwide.