This interdisciplinary seminar focuses on using findings from translation science, comparative effectiveness studies, and other knowledge sources to improve quality of care and patient outcomes.  Students will apply concepts to patient populations and systems of care delivery.  Terms and models use in this field of inquiry will be compared, contrasted, and analyzed.  Students will develop, select or modify a model of inquiry to guide their residency and scholarly projects.  Factors that influence adoption of healthcare innovations will be examined through critique and synthesis of research in the field. Infrastructure requirements for building a practice program to promote adoption of evidence-based practices and healthcare innovations will be discussed.