Graduates of the PhD program in translational health sciences generate, implement, and disseminate evidence to improve health and healthcare. They work across organizational barriers to engage a range of stakeholdersincluding scientists, policymakers, and consumersin identifying, designing, and testing innovations in everyday healthcare practice and education. The program prepares change leaders in three areas: professional healthcare education, healthcare practice, and translational research. It is targeted primarily toward licensed health practitioners, educators, healthcare administrators, and public health professionals who are interested in affecting positive change in human health.<br><br>The program requires 54 credits beyond a master's degree, successful completion of two comprehensive examinations, a proposal defense, and a defended dissertation. The curriculum is low residency, with facilitated learning activities delivered online and on-campus (two weekends per semester) at the Virginia Science and Technology Campus in Ashburn, Virginia.