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Only one enrollment form needs to be completed for all desired courses.
Deadline:
08/15/2026
Format:
Online
Term Offered:
Fall
Overview
Introduction to Implementation Science Theory and Design provides a foundation for students to develop and implement strategies to accelerate the translation of evidence into practice, policy, and public health. The course is the gateway for scholars who plan for additional study within this discipline but also suffices as cross-exposure for scholars from other disciplines. In addition to didactic work, scholars are guided through the creation of a protocol aimed towards translating their particular choice of evidence into practice.
Course Details
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Identify and justify medical evidence that is ready for translation;
- Apply a conceptual framework for translating evidence into practice, policy and public health;
- Apply theory and evidence to the design of more effective implementation strategies;
- Evaluate and analyze implementation strategies using a combination of techniques.
Training or experience in public health, epidemiology, quality improvement or health care organization leadership. Exceptions to these prerequisites may be made with the consent of the Course Director.
This course is taught fully remotely (online) with both synchronous and asynchronous components. Learners engage with content organized into 10 weekly modules. Each week, learners view recorded lectures, assigned readings, and submit written assignments in an online forum. Weekly synchronous meetings occur over Zoom. When scheduling meetings, faculty strive to accommodate the schedules of busy professionals across multiple time zones. Synchronous meeting attendance is recommended but not required.
Completing this course will take approximately 5-10 hours per module.
This course requires learners to have a stable internet connection and access to the Zoom platform for synchronous meetings.
All course materials will be made available on the course website. In developing assignment submissions, students often benefit from using websites and other materials from their selected organizations.
All learners who meet the minimum course requirements will receive a formal letter documenting their successful completion of the course, its objectives, and requirements. Only learners who are matriculated in a UCSF Graduate Division program (e.g., Masters, PhD) may receive a letter grade on their UCSF transcript. UCSF graduate students should complete the ImS enrollment form (see below) and enroll via the UCSF Office of the Registrar – Student Portal.
Success in this course is determined as pass/no pass. Successful learners will receive a letter of course completion following the end of the term.
Learners are expected to:
- Abide by course Ground Rules and Community Norms (see course website)
- View video lectures
- Complete assigned readings and protocol assignments
- Constructively critique other students’ protocols via online forums
- Submit a final completed protocol paper and presentation
- Submit a thoughtful critique of a peer’s final protocol
- Complete course evaluations
Completing this course will take approximately 5-10 hours per module.
Learners who do not turn in weekly assignments on time or do not provide required feedback to peers for more than 2 weeks will have the option to audit or drop the course. In either case, course fees will not be refunded.
Academic Year 2025-2026: The fee for each course is $2,900. A reduced fee of $2,250 is available for individuals affiliated with UCSF, individuals based in countries designated as low- or lower-middle-income-economies (LMIC), and individuals based in areas of ongoing armed conflict. Applicants seeking the reduced fee will be asked to provide support for their status. UCSF affiliation is defined as concurrent enrollment in a UCSF–sponsored residency or postdoctoral fellowship program; or a registered student in one of the UCSF professional schools or graduate programs; or individuals who hold full-time salaried UCSF faculty, academic, or staff positions.
Fees do not include books, supplies, or software. (These costs are minimal as most readings are from open-access journals.)
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Identify and justify medical evidence that is ready for translation;
- Apply a conceptual framework for translating evidence into practice, policy and public health;
- Apply theory and evidence to the design of more effective implementation strategies;
- Evaluate and analyze implementation strategies using a combination of techniques.
Training or experience in public health, epidemiology, quality improvement or health care organization leadership. Exceptions to these prerequisites may be made with the consent of the Course Director.
This course is taught fully remotely (online) with both synchronous and asynchronous components. Learners engage with content organized into 10 weekly modules. Each week, learners view recorded lectures, assigned readings, and submit written assignments in an online forum. Weekly synchronous meetings occur over Zoom. When scheduling meetings, faculty strive to accommodate the schedules of busy professionals across multiple time zones. Synchronous meeting attendance is recommended but not required.
Completing this course will take approximately 5-10 hours per module.
This course requires learners to have a stable internet connection and access to the Zoom platform for synchronous meetings.
All course materials will be made available on the course website. In developing assignment submissions, students often benefit from using websites and other materials from their selected organizations.
All learners who meet the minimum course requirements will receive a formal letter documenting their successful completion of the course, its objectives, and requirements. Only learners who are matriculated in a UCSF Graduate Division program (e.g., Masters, PhD) may receive a letter grade on their UCSF transcript. UCSF graduate students should complete the ImS enrollment form (see below) and enroll via the UCSF Office of the Registrar – Student Portal.
Success in this course is determined as pass/no pass. Successful learners will receive a letter of course completion following the end of the term.
Learners are expected to:
- Abide by course Ground Rules and Community Norms (see course website)
- View video lectures
- Complete assigned readings and protocol assignments
- Constructively critique other students’ protocols via online forums
- Submit a final completed protocol paper and presentation
- Submit a thoughtful critique of a peer’s final protocol
- Complete course evaluations
Completing this course will take approximately 5-10 hours per module.
Learners who do not turn in weekly assignments on time or do not provide required feedback to peers for more than 2 weeks will have the option to audit or drop the course. In either case, course fees will not be refunded.
Academic Year 2025-2026: The fee for each course is $2,900. A reduced fee of $2,250 is available for individuals affiliated with UCSF, individuals based in countries designated as low- or lower-middle-income-economies (LMIC), and individuals based in areas of ongoing armed conflict. Applicants seeking the reduced fee will be asked to provide support for their status. UCSF affiliation is defined as concurrent enrollment in a UCSF–sponsored residency or postdoctoral fellowship program; or a registered student in one of the UCSF professional schools or graduate programs; or individuals who hold full-time salaried UCSF faculty, academic, or staff positions.
Fees do not include books, supplies, or software. (These costs are minimal as most readings are from open-access journals.)
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How to Enroll
Whether you're exploring the field, enhancing your skills, or working toward a larger academic goal, most individual courses are open to everyone. Below, you’ll find details on course fees, how to apply and pay, and the full course schedule. Be sure you understand the enrollment policies and payment process before completing the enrollment form.
And remember: you only need to submit one form for all the new courses you want to take.
Leaners who are matriculated in a UCSF Graduate Division program (e.g., Masters, PhD) may take this course Pass/No Pass or for a letter grade. Please
- Consult with your program manager about taking ImS courses
- Complete the ImS enrollment form (see below), and
- Enroll via the UCSF Office of the Registrar – Student Portal.
Direct any enrollment questions to your program manager.
Enrollment policies and payment process (please read before completing the enrollment form)
Please complete this form and select courses. An invoice will be sent shortly.
For returning learners or those who previously created an account, please login to your existing account to select additional courses. To find the unique link to your account, search your inbox for UCSF Implementation Science Program: Registration Link.
For help accessing your existing account, please email [email protected].
Enrollment in selected courses will be confirmed upon receipt of payment. If a course fills ahead of the registration deadline, you will be placed on a waitlist and notified.
If the registration deadline has passed, please inquire about enrollment opportunities: [email protected].
About two weeks before the course begins, enrolled learners will be sent a welcome note that includes course access instructions as well as the syllabus.
The schedule of synchronous meetings (Zoom) will be determined during the first week of the course. Please promptly respond to any inquiries about your availability. Direct any questions to the faculty leader of the small group to which you will be assigned.