Exploring the Use and Application of Implementation Science in Health Professions Education

Implementation science bridges the gap between research and medical practice, investigating aspects of practice and pedagogy that make the strategies successful for future use. By introducing and training leaders, faculty, and health workforce researchers in implementation science, health professions education institutions can build capacity for evidence-based practices.


The National Academies Global Forum on Innovation in Health Professional Education held a workshop series to introduce the concept of implementation science to health professional educators to consider its potential use in the classroom. Speakers provided a foundation for discussion of the role of implementation science in health professions education and provided methods for educators interested in applying these recommendations to scale. This Proceedings of a Workshop highlights the presentations and discussions that occurred at the workshop.

Table of Contents


Front Matter
1 Introduction
2 Understanding Implementation Science
3 Building a Stronger Learning Health Professions Education System with Implementation Science
4 Applying Implementation Science Concepts to Case Studies
5 Reflections and Looking Forward
Appendix A: References
Appendix B: Members of the Global Forum on Innovation in Health Professional Education
Appendix C: Workshop Agenda
Appendix D: Planning Committee and Speaker Biographies
Appendix E: Workshop Materials