Research discoveries often take years to reach routine practice. Implementation science seeks to understand and address this gap by studying how evidence-based interventions can be adopted, implemented, and sustained in real-world settings. In this introductory workshop, Dr. Reisinger will provide an overview of the core concepts, questions, and methods of implementation science, including implementation frameworks, strategies, and outcomes. Participants will also learn about resources available through the University of Iowa Implementation Science Center to support implementation science research, training, and collaboration.

Dr. Heather Schacht Reisinger is a professor of internal medicine and director of the University of Iowa Implementation Science Center. Her areas of expertise include implementation science, telemedicine, rural health, and Veteran health, employing the methodologies of ethnography, qualitative research, and mixed methods. She is dedicated to growing implementation science capacity at University of Iowa through collaboration, training, and mentorship.