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BRIDGE trainings offer a balanced mix of presentations and group activities. This photo shows a lecture being delivered to the whole group, highlighting key concepts and encouraging thoughtful discussion.

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Here, participants collaborate around the table, sharing ideas and exploring concepts in a more intimate setting. Much of the time is dedicated to these smaller, focused discussions.

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Participants bring their own projects to work on during small group sessions. This interactive format allows for focused feedback and collaboration, helping everyone make real progress on their research and professional goals.

What do we offer?

The BRIDGE program offers two different implementation science trainings:

  1. The Foundational Implementation Science Bootcamp
  2. The Advanced Implementation Methods Workshop

Both trainings are paid, multi-day, in-person workshops that prioritize interactive activities and engagement with implementation science experts. These trainings:

  • Are facilitated by the BRIDGE Program's team of implementation science experts, including its Acting Directors, Drs. Frank & Martinez
  • Include meals, light refreshments, and a Google Drive folder of resources

  • Allow you to get two 30-minute 1:1 virtual booster sessions with one of our BRIDGE experts (if you attend both, you can get 4 consultations) 

     

Our next training will be the Foundational Implementation Science Bootcamp from February 25 - 27, 2026. Sign up below to get notified when registration opens.

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Dissemination and Implementation (D&I) Science focuses on how evidence-based interventions can be effectively adopted and maintained in healthcare and communities. As medical professionals are increasingly required to meet performance benchmarks for evidence-based practices, and researchers must show public health impact, D&I Science can help empower clinicians and scientists to:

  • Enhance the relevance and impact of research careers
  • Interface closely with healthcare leaders and staff as partners, breaking down the research-practice divide in order to achieve the ultimate goal: to increase the public health impact of evidence-based innovation
  • Integrate methodologies into clinical trial designs and speed the development of evidence-based interventions that have demonstrable public health impact

Foundational Implementation Science Bootcamp

The Foundational Implementation Science Bootcamp provides a foundation on implementation science theories, models, and frameworks.

After the Foundational Implementation Science Bootcamp, attendees will be able to:

  • Characterize the evidence-to-practice gap in medical and health-related fields
  • Develop foundational knowledge of implementation science study designs and outcomes to be used when assessing the implementation of an evidence-based practice
  • Understand activities in pre-implementation, implementation and sustainment phases required for moving evidence into practice
  • Demonstrate the link between implementation science and quality improvement and how both can be used to address critical health care gaps

The next Foundational Implementation Science Bootcamp will be held from February 25 to 27, 2026 in Providence, RI.

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This bootcamp is designed for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, psychologists, pharmacists, physical therapists, social workers, physical therapists, residents, fellows, medical students, and graduate students of all specialties in social science fields.

While many of the attendees are researchers, this bootcamp is also designed to be useful for people interested in implementation practice as well.

Day 1: Pre-implementation

8:30-9:00 amNetworking breakfast, sign-in, and brief survey
9:00-9:30 amWelcome, introductions and orientation to the Bootcamp
9:30-10:00 amOverview of D&I science – What can D&I do for you?
10:00-10:45 amSmall group breakouts 
10:45-11:00 amBreak
11:00-11:30 amHealth equity, equitable implementation, and engaging communities in implementation science
11:30-12:15 pm Lunch
12:15-1:15 pmIntroduction to D&I theories, models, and frameworks, and evaluating implementation
1:15-2:00 pmSmall group breakouts
2:00-2:45 pmImplementation determinants
2:45-3:00 pmBreak
3:00-3:45 pmIntroduction to the Implementation Research Logic Model 
3:45-4:30 pmSmall group breakouts
4:30-5:00 pmLarge group debrief

Day 2: Implementation

8:30-9:00 amNetworking breakfast and sign-in
9:00-9:45 amImplementation strategies: naming, defining and specifying 
9:45-10:30 amSmall group breakouts 
10:30-10:45 amBreak
10:45-11:45 amImplementation science measures, relevant to D&I TMFs 
11:45-12:45 pmLunch
12:45-1:45 pmImplementation mechanisms 
1:45-2:45 pmSmall group breakouts
2:45-3:00 pmBreak
3:00-4:00 pmImplementation science study designs
4:00-5:00 pmLarge group debrief

Day 3: Sustainment

8:30-9:00 amNetworking breakfast and sign-in
9:00-9:30 amAdaptation
9:30-10:00 amFidelity 
10:00-10:45 amPlanning for sustainability
10:45-11:30 amSmall group breakouts
11:30-11:45 amBreak
11:45-12:15 pmPresentations
12:15-12:45 pmNext steps and wrap-up 

Advanced Implementation Methods Workshop

The Advanced Implementation Methods Workshop builds on the skills learned during Foundational Implementation Science Bootcamp. This workshop provides participants with an in-depth, hands-on opportunity to “test-drive” implementation methods. 

Through an interactive, case-study-based format, expert implementation scientists will guide participants in:

  • Identifying barriers (factors which limit or prevent the use of a treatment or practice) and facilitators (factors which increase or support the use of a treatment or practice) to implement evidence-based practices using tools like process mapping
  • Engaging community partners to collaboratively prioritize barriers
  • Developing implementation strategies using methods such as causal pathway diagrams.
  • Developing materials for applying qualitative methods to implementation science research questions 

This immersive experience will equip participants with practical tools and strategies to address real-world implementation challenges while fostering collaboration with leading experts and peers.

The next workshop will take place in Summer 2026 in Providence, RI. Sign up below for updates.

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If you are interested in registering for the Advanced Implementation Methods Workshop and do not have some implementation science experience or prior exposure to implementation science didactics, we strongly recommend that you also register for the Foundational Bootcamp, which will take place the same week. This will better ensure you receive the full benefit of this training.

However, you may opt to watch  a 1-hour didactics overview video and read 2-3 foundational articles prior to the Advanced Implementation Methods Workshop instead. If you select this option, we will email you the required materials after you complete your order.

Day 1:

8:30-9:00 amNetworking breakfast, sign-in, and brief survey
9:00-9:30 amWelcome, introductions 
9:30-10:30 amReviewing key concepts in implementation science
10:30-11:00 amSmall group
11:00-11:15 amBreak
11:15-11:45 am 
11:45-12:30 pmPre-implementation: Overview 
12:30-1:15 pm Lunch
1:15-2:30 pmPre-implementation: Identifying barriers and rapid qualitative analysis
2:30-3:00 pmSmall group
3:00-3:15 pmBreak
3:15-4:15 pmPre-implementation: Process Mapping 
4:15-4:45 pmPre-implementation: Process Mapping continued
4:45-5:00 pmLarge group debrief

 

Day 2:

8:30-9:00 amNetworking breakfast and sign-in
9:00-9:45 amPre-implementation: Prioritizing barriers 
9:45-10:15 amPre-implementation: Prioritizing barriers continued
10:15-10:45 amImplementation phase: Overview 
10:45-11:00 amBreak 
11:00-11:30 amImplementation strategy introduction 
11:30-12:15 pmLunch 
12:15-1:00 pmImplementation: Strategy development and specification 
1:00-1:45 pm Small group
1:45-2:15 pmImplementation: Practical ways to evaluate implementation strategies and outcomes 
2:15-2:45 pmSmall group
2:45-3:00 pmBreak
3:00-3:45 pm Sustainment: Introduction
3:45-4:45 pmSmall group
4:45-5:00 pmLarge group debrief

Logistics

All trainings take place in Providence, RI, in the 4th Floor Multipurpose Suite of South Street Landing, a newly redeveloped meeting space located near Brown University's Warren Alpert Medical School.

All attendees will be required to submit a 1-page specific aims or description of an implementation project. You will work on this project throughout each training. 

Attendees registering for both the Foundational Bootcamp and Advanced Methods Workshop need to submit only one specific aims or project description.

Breakfast will be offered for all days of the training.

Lunch will be offered for the first two days of each training (because the third day of the bootcamp is only a half day).

Note: Hotels and travel are not included in the program fee.
 

Hotels in the Area 

Aloft
191 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903
(401) 252-0710
 
Hampton Inn & Suites Providence Downtown
58 Weybosset St, Providence, RI 02903
(401) 608-3500
 
Hotel Providence
139 Mathewson St, Providence, RI 02903
(401) 861-8000
 
Hilton Providence
21 Atwells Ave, Providence, RI 02903
(401) 831-3900
 

Getting to Providence

By plane

T.F. Green Airport (PVD) is located in Warwick, about 10 miles south of Providence.

Boston Logan Airport (BOS) is approximately 49 miles north of Providence.

  • Amtrak and the commuter rail service (MBTA) offer service between Boston South Station and Providence
  • Travelers can access South Station from Logan Airport using the free Silver Line Shuttle or a taxi or car service
  • Peter Pan Bus also operates Boston Logan Airport to Providence

Rental Cars are also available at TF Green Airport and Boston Logan Airport.

By bus

Providence is served by Peter Pan and Greyhound bus lines, which stop in downtown. From there, it's a short walk or taxi ride (less than a mile).

By train

The Providence train station is served by Amtrak Acela, which provides service between Washington, D.C. and Boston, and by the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA), which provides service between Boston and Providence. The station is a short walk or taxi ride away. Multiple ride-hailing services also operate in the city.

None of the presenters have any conflicts of interest to disclose.

We will offer three pricing tiers per training: 

  • All students or trainees/postdocs: $1500 ($3000 for both trainings)*
  • Brown or Brown-affiliated faculty, professional, or research support staff: $2500 ($5000 for both trainings)
  • External faculty or non-students: $3500 ($7000 for both)

This fee will include the training, access to resources, meals, and two consultations (or four if you sign up for both trainings). Parking is not included in the registration fee.

*You are eligible for the student/trainee rate if:
1. You are currently engaged in an academic program of study working toward a terminal degree (undergraduate or graduate); or
2. You finished your terminal degree (PhD, MD, RN) and are currently engaged in a training program at an academic and/or medical institution (post-doctoral fellow, resident)

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Testimonials

“ The entire BRIDGE team is so engaging and passionate. It was a lot of material but I felt like I was fully invested because this team loves what they do. Thank you for bringing that positive energy into the learning space. ”

July 2024 attendee

“ I loved the small group work and opportunities to brainstorm with peers and experts. ”

March 2025 Attendee

“ Hannah made an effort to help me brainstorm around some specific details of my project. Often, these types of educational sessions end up being too broad, but she made the concepts feel very personalized and relevant to my work. I felt I was able to put the general knowledge I gained about models and theory into practice. ”

March 2025 Attendee

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