Trainee Learning Lab
About the Trainee Learning Lab
The Trainee Learning Lab (TLL) is a CDC Success Story that brings together undergraduate and graduate trainees in Injury Science, including research staff, research assistants, capstone mentees, and those with a keen interest in the field. Trainees meet virtually, on a monthly basis, to discuss and interpret peer-reviewed articles related to injury and violence research.
Eight interactive sessions from October to May are led and facilitated by PISC Co-Director Catherine McDonald, Associate Professor of Nursing, with guest appearances from authors and co-authors of the articles discussed to answer questions about their work. Trainees learn to apply skills in the interpretation of research articles and leave the program more confident in critically reviewing injury and violence research.
Program Objectives for Participants
Previous Guest Authors (selected)
Dan Holena, MD, MSCE, FACS (Medical College of Wisconsin)
Marizen Ramirez, PHD, MPH (University of Minnesota)
Tricia Roby, PhD, ATC (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia)
Kamila Alexander, PhD, RN (Johns Hopkins University)
Jason Goldstick, PhD (University of Michigan)
Carol Runyan, PhD (Colorado School of Public Health)
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Trainee Spotlight
The Penn Injury Science Center (PISC) is proud to spotlight the latest cohort of its Trainee Learning Lab (TLL). This dynamic program and CDC Success Story continues to advance the field of injury and violence prevention by fostering a collaborative and insightful learning environment for emerging researchers and practitioners.