CTSI’s Workforce Development pillar connects learners and emerging professionals with practical guidance, training pathways, career resources, and clinical research opportunities across Duke, and beyond. CTSI WFD helps demystify clinical research careers, supports skill-building and career advancement, and works to strengthen the regional workforce to meet community and industry needs.  

Degree Programs and Other Training Opportunities

• Master of Management in Clinical Informatics (MMCi)
• Clinical Research Training Program (CRTP)
• NCCU Clinical Research Science Program (CRSP)
  Read the Case Study to learn about the partnership between North Carolina Central University and Duke University to create an environment for producing a highly trained and diverse workforce in clinical research.
• Duke Health Disparities Research Curriculum
• Regulatory Affairs Training Program
• Duke Scholars in Molecular Medicine (DSMM)
• National Clinician Scholars Program (NCSP)
• Translational Research Concepts & Careers (TRECC)

​Experiential Learning Programs and Resources

• Duke-Durham Tech Clinical Research Scholars, training students about key strategies to engage with marginalized populations through a hands-on, collaborative experience with Duke researchers
• Clinical Research Internship Portal (CRISP), assisting trainees with locating and securing internships within the School of Medicine research environment

The CTSI Education and Workforce Development team also supports and works closely with the Duke Office of Physician-Scientist Development and the Duke School of Medicine Office for Research Mentoring.

Numerous online resources exist to supplement onsite professional development offerings; many of these resources have been made available by peer CTSA institutions.