TABLE 1.

Selected competencies for Master’s-level training in clinical and translational science developed and approved by the CTSA Education and Career Development Key Function Committee (2009)

Thematic Area	Selected Competencies
Translational Teamwork	Build an interdisciplinary/ intradisciplinary/ multidisciplinary team that matches the objectives of the research problem. Manage an interdisciplinary team of scientists. Advocate for multiple points of view. Clarify language differences across disciplines. Demonstrate group decision-making techniques. Manage conflict. Manage a clinical and/or translational research study.
Leadership	Work as a leader of a multidisciplinary research team. Manage a multidisciplinary team across its fiscal, personnel, regulatory compliance and problem solving requirements. Maintain skills as mentor and mentee. Validate others as a mentor. Foster innovation and creativity.