Riding the knowledge translation roundabout: lessons learned from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Summer Institute in knowledge translation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Funding the education and training of the next generation of health researchers is a key mandate of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) knowledge translation (KT) portfolio. The field of KT is growing daily; thus, the training and development of a new generation of KT researchers is essential.

Methods

Using curriculum documents, participant evaluations, and self-reflection, this paper describes a unique Summer Institute hosted by the CIHR in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada. We outline the key aspects of a successful training initiative that could inform organizations and agencies worldwide with an interest in or who have a mandate for KT.

Results

This work provides potential funders, faculty, and students with an inside look into the purpose, proces

SUBMITTER: Kho ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2700786 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature