Professional Development

The Professional Development Core provides training and education to support early-stage clinician-scientists.

The LCTRC strives to provide education and training at all points along the continuum for all who participate in translational science. Our programs provide education and training that begins with medical students and extends beyond postdoctoral training to include seminars and career development for faculty and staff.

Dean's Research Scholars

Dean's Research Scholars are awarded to medical students who aspire to become a physician-scientist a one-year, paid fellowship. Congratulations to our 2025-2026 Dean's Research Scholars, third year medical students, Grayson Stinger and Iona Palmer!

Presidential Scholars

Presidential Scholars are awarded to junior faculty, within 5 years of initial appointment, with 50% protected time for one year.

Upcoming Events

We host a variety of professional development seminars and events, as well as promote the events of partners throughout the university and community. Click on an event for more information and to register.

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ISCORE Mentee Training Program Summer 2025

JULY 30, 2025 - 3PM to 4:30PM - VIRTUAL

Medical student Michaela Carter works with a standarized patient.

Wearable Devices in Clinical Studies: Information Session

AUGUST 12, 2025 - 2PM to 3PM - MS Teams

Using PIVOT to Find Funding

AUGUST 23, 2025 - 2PM to 3PM - MS Teams

Malcolm MacIntyre on a pediatric treadmill system, designed for use with spinal cord injuries

Launchit Product Innovation Bootcamp Fall 2025

APPLY BY: SEPTEMBER 11, 2025

Nature Masterclasses

University of Louisville students, faculty, and staff can take any course available through Nature Masterclasses with new account registration using their Louisville.edu email.

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On-Demand Courses

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INSPIRE: Case Closed? Not Quite.

INSPIRE is a quarterly forum for university updates and scientific collaboration. Our next scheduled forum, Case Closed? Not Quite, is set for September 23 in the Clinical & Translational Research Building from noon to 2:00PM. Join us on September 23, 2025 in CTRB 101/102.

Support

The Professional Development Core can assist in developing training for early-stage clinician-scientists in a variety of areas. Reach out for assistance finding educational resources and programs.

Core Services

The Louisville Clinical and Translational Research Center provides a variety of services, including community engagement and outreach, professional development, funding opportunities, research design consultations and more.

Andrea Behrman is doing research on and analyzing a child's spinal cord.

Community Engagement

Professional Development

Medical students listen to a patient at the Lee Clinic

Health Resources (Funding)

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Research Design & Compliance