In General Internal Medicine (GIM), we are committed to ensuring that high-quality research leads to meaningful improvements in patient care. Dissemination and Implementation (D&I) science bridges the gap between discovery and everyday practice by studying how evidence-based interventions, guidelines, and care models are adopted, integrated, and sustained in real-world settings.
Our work focuses on strengthening the impact, reach, and sustainability of innovations across clinical and community environments.
What is Dissemination and Implementation Science?
Dissemination science examines targeted strategies for communicating and spreading evidence-based practices to specific audiences.
Implementation science focuses on the strategies used to integrate evidence-based practices, programs, and policies into routine care settings.
Together, D&I science ensures that research findings translate into measurable improvements in health outcomes.
Our focus in General Internal Medicine
- Designing and testing pragmatic, theory-informed implementation strategies.
- Embedding evidence-based practices into primary care and health system settings.
- Advancing adoption and sustainability of effective interventions to benefit health for all.
- Supporting clinician-researchers and teams in applying D&I methods to their work.
Training, collaboration and consultation
GIM faculty and partners can access a strong, university-wide D&I ecosystem:
Implementation Science Network (ISN)
A collaborative community that offers networking, skill-building, and opportunities for cross-disciplinary partnership.
Implementation Science at CATALYST (IS@C)
Provides structured training opportunities and expert guidance in implementation science methods.
The Fuld Institute for Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
Offers national leadership in evidence-based practice implementation and clinical transformation.
Implementation Science Consultations
Investigators seeking support with grant development, study design, implementation strategy selection, or evaluation planning are encouraged to request a consultation through IS@C. Consultations are tailored to project stage and needs and may include guidance on frameworks, implementation outcomes, measurement, and sustainability planning.