The CTSI Education and Workforce Development team supports the advancement of the next generation of interdisciplinary research leaders, offering an evolving portfolio of workforce development opportunities to address the training needs of a range of learners—from community members and staff to students and faculty.

We recognize the need to offer a continuum of education that facilitates the translation of basic and clinical science discoveries to the bedside and the clinic, as well as the creation of a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce. To those ends, the Education and Workforce Development Team supports numerous educational opportunities in translational medicine at Duke and in conjunction with neighboring institutions including:

Career Development Awards

• CTSA-funded Mentored Clinical Research Scholar Program (NIH KL2 program) – a three-year career development program for junior faculty

• Duke CTSA TL1 Program – comprising a two-year master’s program in clinical research for medical students and a postdoctoral program supporting research training for outstanding junior scientists

• Scholarship assistance to the Clinical Research Training Program (CRTP) for pre-doctoral students (NIH TL1 program)

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

• BIGGER: The Bridging the Gap to Enhance Clinical Research Program for recent college graduates seeking a research experience in their gap year

• Duke-Durham Tech Clinical Research Equity 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.

The CTSI Education and Workforce Development team is seeking partnerships with companies and organizations committed to reaching and retaining diverse talent in the STEM workforce. By aligning with us, sponsors will gain premier access to and develop meaningful relationships with talented individuals early in their careers. This, in turn, will enable recruitment for future employment and collaboration on endeavors to expand sponsors’ innovative capacities. To learn more, download our catalogue of opportunities or contact Amanda McMillan.

Key Contacts 

Steve Grambow, PhD
Co-director, Education and Workforce Development Core, Duke
Director, Clinical Research Training Program

Kafui Dzirasa, MD, PhD
Co-director, Education and Workforce Development Core, Duke

Tracie Locklear, PhD
Co-director, Education and Workforce Development Core, NCCU

Kathryn Dickerson, PhD
Associate Director, Education and Workforce Development Core, Duke

Amanda McMillan, MPH, MA
Senior Staff Director, Education and Workforce Development Core

David Edelman, MD 
Director, TL1 Program 

Kevin Thomas, MD
Co-director, TL1 Program 

Laura Svetkey, MD, MHS
Director, KL2 Program 

Kimberly Sherell Johnson, MD, MHS
Co-director, KL2 Program 

Rasheed Gbadegesin, MD, MBBS
Co-director, CTSI KL2 Program  

Stephanie Molner, MSW
CTSI KL2 and TL1 Administrative Coordinator

Jessica Almy-Pagan, MFA
Senior Program Coordinator, National Clinician Scholars Program

Taryn Cavanaugh Faulk
Senior Program Coordinator, CRISP, Community of Scholars

Molly Matlock
Senior Program Coordinator, Duke Scholars in Molecular Medicine, BIGGER

Amber Richardson
Senior Program Coordinator, Center for Pathway Programs

Holly Hough, PhD
Director, Office of Physician-Scientist Development

Terri Taylor
Program Director, Office of Physician-Scientist Development