Admissions
Application Deadline – Extended **
Hello Applicants! Due to the evolving uncertainties related to COVID-19, we have extended the application deadline for International applicants to June 1st, 2020 (Documentation deadline: June 15th, 2020). The Translational Research Program is still open to ...
University Of Toronto Rises Again, Ranked Number One In Graduate Employability
U of T ranked 15th globally when it comes to producing work-ready graduates, according to the latest employability rankings by Times Higher Education and 1st in North America. When you think of UofT, you would think of old stone buildings and new glass ones ...
Changes to the application process
Announcement: New changes to the application process As of May 1st 2019, the Translational Research Program moved administrative home from the Institute of Medical Science to the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology. For those interested in learning ...
Administrative Move
“There is no question in the reviewers’ minds as to the value, uniqueness and innovation of this exciting and visionary program. In every meeting concerning this new program, there was high energy, and positivity regarding its format, content…”
Information Session: Additional Section
In the past, we have tried to keep our information sessions capped to 15 - 20 people. This was because we wanted to try to follow our student-centric philosophy--and more than 20 people in a room meets some are inevitably not given enough opportunities to ask ...
A Transformative Education
If you, or someone you know, is interested in a different kind of graduate program, who is motivated to learn by doing and is seeking a transformative education, then we need to talk.
Is the TRP right for YOU?
There are two questions that I am often asked by perspective students: the ones at the beginning of their careers generally ask “what jobs can you get when you’re done?” and the later career clinicians, researchers or healthcare professionals ask, how will this ...
Choosing the TRP
The Translational Research Program is an innovative approach to ‘professional’ graduate education. Classes involve many different learning strategies and tools. Students range widely: from early career to late career, and from different professional or ...
Building a cohort
We are building a cohort. It may be summer, but things haven’t slowed down at the TRP. While students attend modules on privacy and procurement, economics of health, or grant writing; other are busy with developing Capstone proposals; and still others are ...
Just give me the fish!–The dilemma of ‘teaching’ innovative thinking
Over the years I have on many occasions heard students say “We need something more concrete” or “If you give us a check-list and your expectations, then we will know what to do”; and I have often heard myself trying to explain that the goal of an assignment is to ...
Latest News
TRP During COVID-19
“Adaptability is about the powerful difference between adapting to cope and adapting to win.” – Max McKeown.
TR Talks: Implementation In Clinics And Community
A good idea is about only about ten percent, the remaining ninety is implementation. Zoya Retiwalla| TRP | March 21, 2020 In the words of Guy Kawasaki, “Ideas are easy. Implementation is hard.” This understanding formed the core of our February TR Talk where our ...
Thinking outside the box: TRP-York U Podcast
Zoya Retiwalla | TRP | March 9, 2020 The healthcare field is undergoing rapid transformation. This change in tide has brought with it a slew of questions – how are things done, how should things be done, by whom, and what repercussions would this evolution bring ...
Student Reflection: Chartering New Territories
#UofTMed International Student Reflection by Shayan Shayan Bashir, M.D. M.H.Sc. TRP As an internationally trained physician with a secure future, moving to Canada was a huge step for Dr. Shayan Bashir. Fueled by his passion to further his education and medical ...
TR Talks: Addressing Intellectual Property Like An Expert
IP is essential to incentivize innovation; doing it right is of paramount importance. Zoya Retiwalla| TRP | February 22, 2020 You have an innovative idea and you plan towards making it work. After meticulous planning and perfecting of this innovation, you introduce
TR Talks: Healthcare Specialists Charted Into The Uncharted Territories Of Translational Science and Doled Out Invaluable Clinical Insights
Collaborations, failures, and a non-conservative attitude in risk-taking are the key to a successful translation. Zoya Retiwalla| TRP | February 16, 2020 “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller. At the core of successful ...
TRP Community Mourns
Among the flight manifest for Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752, was the name of Amin Jebelli, a second-year TRP student. His smile, his dedication, and his genuine compassion have left ripples on the lives of all of us around him. Find the link to the ...
Revolutionizing Hospital Care With Artificial Intelligence: Dr. Muhammad Mamdani
Zoya Retiwalla | TRP | December 6, 2019 “There are products that can have a real impact but then whether the product has an impact on the masses and brings revenue are important considerations. Plugs can be pulled if the impact and returns aren’t ...
University Of Toronto Rises Again, Ranked Number One In Graduate Employability
U of T ranked 15th globally when it comes to producing work-ready graduates, according to the latest employability rankings by Times Higher Education and 1st in North America. When you think of UofT, you would think of old stone buildings and new glass ones ...
Lunch ‘N Learn with SE Health’s Futures Team
Lunch ‘N Learn with SE Health’s Futures Team Zoya Retiwalla | TRP | November 27, 2019 SE Health’s mission is to spread hope and happiness and they are reconceptualizing aging to realize their endeavor. Photo – Lunch ‘N Learn with SE Futures: Paolo Korre, ...
TR Talks – Innovation Heralders Shed Light On The Opportunities And Challenges In Funding Translation
TR Talks – Innovation Heralders Shed Light On The Opportunities And Challenges In Funding Translation Zoya Retiwalla | TRP | November 18, 2019 Simply having a pathbreaking innovation doesn’t suffice, an entrepreneurial knack is the cornerstone of ...
TR Talks – Experts Discuss The Challenges And Barriers To Innovations In Healthcare
TR Talks – Experts Discuss The Challenges And Barriers To Innovations In Healthcare Zoya Retiwalla | TRP | November 27, 2019 Succeeding in health innovation requires both courage and relentlessness, in the absence of either it is impossible to surpass the ...
Lunch ‘N Learn with AGE-WELL
Lunch ‘N Learn with AGE-WELL Zoya Retiwalla | TRP | November 20, 2019 The AGE-WELL Network strives to create real-world solutions that will make a meaningful impact on the lives of Canadian seniors and caregivers. Lunch ‘N Learn with AGE-WELL: Right
Translating Research Discoveries For The Advancement Of Patient Care
Banner Credit: Zoya Retiwalla for the TRP A translational researcher must speak many languages and work towards bridging the gap between different worlds of perspectives – of clinicians, scientists, and patients. Perspectives, that are the key to unlocking ...
Bioethics Seminar Series: Getting to Know Your Patient’s Substitute Decision Maker (SDM)
Bioethics Seminar Series: Getting to Know Your Patient’s Substitute Decision Maker (SDM) Features TRP Student & Respiratory Therapist, Eric Rotgaus Wed., Jan. 30, 2019
Ryzynski recognized for remarkable leadership
Ryzynski recognized for remarkable leadership By TYLER LOWEY, TRU Wed., Nov. 8, 2018
St. Michael’s Hospital’s trauma team shows why seconds count for Toronto’s victims of violence
St. Michael’s Hospital’s trauma team shows why seconds count for Toronto’s victims of violence By DIGITAL BROADCAST JOURNALIST, GLOBAL NEWS Wed., Jan. 30, 2019
Doctor’s Notes: It’s critical to act fast when stroke symptoms strike
Doctor’s Notes: It’s critical to act fast when stroke symptoms strike By DR. GURPREET JASWAL Mon., Dec. 11, 2017
Doctors’ Notes: Why Toronto is a liver cancer hot spot
Doctors’ Notes: Why Toronto is a liver cancer hot spot By DRS. KOROSH KHALILI, MORRIS SHERMAN, HLA-HLA THEIN Mon., Feb. 6, 2017
Doctors’ Notes: How to help your child stay dry at night
Doctors’ Notes: How to help your child stay dry at night By DR. JOANA DOS SANTOS Tues., Jan. 3, 2017
Doctor’s Notes: Tips for tough task of telling a kid they have cancer
Doctor’s Notes: Tips for the tough task of telling a kid they have cancer By DR. DANIELLE WEIDMAN Mon., Feb. 26, 2018
TRP TA Mena Abdel-Nour on Learning from others, Entrepreneurial Ventures, and New Research
Mena Abdel-Nour is co-creator of Choco Fiber. The product is a healthier alternative to the popular spread Nutella. It “has 10% of the calories of Nutella. It is fortified with fiber and has 20% of your daily fiber intake in about 2 spoons.”
Translating Research Into Innovations At Sunnybrook
Translating Research Into Innovations At Sunnybrook By: Zoya Retiwalla | TRP | July 27, 2019 While success can be found by walking down many well-worn paths, our alumni prefer to challenge contemporary ideas while breaking ingenious paths. Agnes Ryzynski, B.H.Sc., ...
University Of Toronto Rises In Global World Rankings
U of T Ranked In The Top 10 In Nine Subject Areas Globally According To 2020 QS World Rankings Zoya Retiwalla | TRP | July 8, 2019 The annual QS World University rankings were announced recently and the University of Toronto continues to enjoy top positions in ...
TRP Senior Advisor receives Connaught Global Challenge Award
Congratulations to TRP Senior Advisor & LMP Prof Avrum Gotlieb, on being one of four UofT researchers to receive the Connaught Global Challenge Award. The project will support the development of a Translational Hub, a collaborative community to mobilize ...
TR Talks – Leaders Discuss Transforming Research Discoveries to Improve Patient Care
Feb 4, 2019 By: Brianne Tulk, Faculty of Medicine University of Toronto Leaders in the basic sciences, clinical epidemiology and patient care discussed how best to translate research into new treatments for patients at a recent event presented by the Department of
Found In Translation: If babies can do it, why can’t we?
by: Sandy Marshall Meet Simon and Ian. They met when they were ~5 months old and over the following months, a friendship grew. They played, read, ate, laughed, giggled, and cried together. They learned to trust, connect, be gentle, and share with each other–all ...
In Loving Memory
When we first met, Fran and I spent three hours sharing stories and towards the end of our chat, she said, “Maybe I should take the program instead of being a Mentor”. And in a way, she was both a student and a mentor.
Faculty of Medicine Dean’s Article
At the end of October, Trevor Young, the Dean of University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine wrote an article for their News publication. He wrote of innovation in healthcare and the various ways the Faculty of Medicine has striven to be a leader in this area. The ...
UofT Talks Presents – Opioids: From Wonder Drug to Epidemic – Now What?
Join UofT Talks in unpacking the epidemic sweeping our nation: the opioid crisis. On Thursday June 28th, UofT Talks will be hosting an open discussion on the history of the opioid crisis it’s current impact, and the steps we can take to address the epidemic in ...
IMS50 Scientific Day Recap
IMS50 Scientific Day was held on May 9, 2018 and out TRP students, staff and faculty participated in the special day. It was a great day of celebrating student and faculty achievements and hearing about all the exciting research being done at the IMS. Highlights ...
TRP student, Craig Madho, receives three leadership awards
Congratulations to TRP student Craig Madho on winning the Roncari Book Prize at IMS50 Scientific Day! The Roncari Book Prize Honours the memory of Dr. Daniel Roncari. It is presented to a student who has contributed to the academic experiences of graduate students.
TRP director Joseph Ferenbok wins the IMS Graduate Course Director award
Congratulations to TRP director Joseph Ferenbok on receiving the IMS Graduate Course Director award at IMS50 Scientific Day! The award recognizes his leadership and work in the development of the TRP program. Ferenbok is the Director of the Translational Research ...
AR/VR Seminar: “Developments in Medical Realities” by Andrea Bielecki, President of INVIVO Communications Inc.
A workshop was held on May 17th at the TRP by INVIVO Communications INC. Andrea Bielecki, President, and James Hackett, Creative Director presented the possibilities for virtual and augmented learning experiences in biological sciences, medical contexts, health ...
TRP Capstone Project featured at UofTMed Student Showcase 2018
Our second-year graduate students, Catherine Rivers and Haley Roher, highlight their Capstone Project on the importance of falls prevention for older adults at the Faculty of Medicine annual Student MedShowcase event on April 20, 2018. They gave attendees a chance ...
TRP student & alumna collaborate on Doctor’s Note, Toronto Star
By DR. MICHELLE JACOBSON, KATIE TUCKER | University of Toronto Wed., March 28, 2018 | Toronto Star Hysterectomy is the most common major gynecologic procedure done in Canada, with more than 100 performed daily. This procedure involves the removal of all or ...
TRP student, Dr Danielle Weidman shares “Tips for tough task of telling a kid they have cancer: Doctors’ Notes”
Tips for tough task of telling a kid they have cancer: Doctors’ Notes By DR. DANIELLE WEIDMAN University of Toronto Mon., Feb. 26, 2018 Children are amazingly perceptive and often understand more than we imagine. Maintaining open lines of communication helps ...
Celebrating IMS50th Anniversary
As part of The Institute of Medical Science (IMS), TRP is joining the IMS 50th Anniversary celebrations this year. With over 600 faculty and 550 students, IMS was established to foster education and scholarship in the Clinical Departments of the Faculty of ...
Partner Project Launch
By: Nida Zafar The launch for the partner projects was held on Thursday October 26. Students in the Translational Research Program will be taking part in these projects as a part of their curriculum. Three groups of partners from three different organizations will
TRP Student, shares via @TorontoStar Doctor’s Note her expertise on stroke recognition
By DR. GURPREET JASWALUniversity of Toronto Mon., Dec. 11, 2017 It is crucial to know the signs of a stroke and get help right away when symptoms suddenly strike, says University of Toronto’s Dr. Gurpreet Jaswal, MHSc in Translational Research Candidate. That means
Pillars of Health: Innovating for a better future
By: Nida Zafar More often than not, it is difficult for students to understand what opportunities exist for them once they graduate, Craig Madho said in an emailed interview. “Networking and mentoring opportunities are valuable as it allows (students) to build a ...
Events
Info Session Format:
This is a small group intimate discussion session with the TRP Director with prospective students interested in learning more about the program. Registration is required and we do ask that if you cannot attend the info session, please cancel your registration giving at least 48+ hours in advance.
This is an online information session. After registering for the info session, you will receive the zoom link one week prior to the date. Simply click on the link and follow the instructions to join the conversation using ZOOM.
Info Session Format:
This is a small group intimate discussion session with the TRP Director with prospective students interested in learning more about the program. Registration is required and we do ask that if you cannot attend the info session, please cancel your registration giving at least 48+ hours in advance.
This is an online information session. After registering for the info session, you will receive the zoom link one week prior to the date. Simply click on the link and follow the instructions to join the conversation using ZOOM.
Info Session Format:
This is a small group intimate discussion session with the TRP Director with prospective students interested in learning more about the program. Registration is required and we do ask that if you cannot attend the info session, please cancel your registration giving at least 48+ hours in advance.
This is an online information session. After registering for the info session, you will receive the zoom link one week prior to the date. Simply click on the link and follow the instructions to join the conversation using ZOOM.
Translational Research (TR)
Translation in the health sciences involves a systematic and strategic approach to developing novel tools, mechanisms, services, drugs, techniques, policies, and protocols that address the needs of people and populations. TR consists of methods of inquiry, best-practices, and frameworks to optimize the successful design, development, implementation, testing, and dissemination of innovation in healthcare.
Master of Health Science (MHSc) in Translational Research
is a project-based graduate degree intended for students from diverse backgrounds who aspire to apply knowledge for innovation in healthcare. Students explore strategies, competencies and creative problem-solving approaches indispensable for innovating people-centered processes, procedures, products and services.
Structure:
The two-year competency focused degree employs collaborative and self-directed “learning by doing” to challenge students to think differently.
Our curriculum is a combination of in-class seminars, workshops and projects that provides direction for broader student initiatives as part of their own self-directed learning in the community.
Seminars are designed as a rallying point for discussions, peer learning and facilitation as students network and engage in real-world problems through their co-curricular activities and professional activities.
Students learn…
through real-world challenges, mentorship, networking, and personal development plans, students gain experience, expertise, and practical insights into processes, regulatory frameworks, translational networks and strategies applicable to a range of careers across medicine, health and care.
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The Program
A 2 year professional Masters degree training students to innovate health, medicine & care.
Our Approach
A framework for collaborative people-centric innovation.
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Our Community
Interprofessional practicioners dedicated to advancing healthcare.
Translation
The mobilization of health science research across domains.
Courses & Pathways
The systematic application of research towards impact.
Outcomes & Careers
What our students and alumni do and where they have gone.
OUR COMMUNITY
Applying scientific knowledge to impact medicine, health and care in our communities and the world.
Connect with us:
We’ve been told there is no way to tell you about the TRP. You have to experience the TRP. So we have tried to make it easier for you to find out if the TRP is right for you. There are three ways to GET STARTED: Ask us a question (below); attend an information session (online or in-person); or book a program consultation. Click below for the fine print (terms and conditions).
TRP also provided a self-directed environment and opportunities to develop core competencies — like team building, collaboration, networking, creativity and problem solving — that will help me throughout my career.”
– Gurpreet Kamboj, 2015 Cohort