The training program at the CDL consists of the following:
Core Course is a weekly didactic course that is designed to enhance the trainee's educational experience. This course provides the opportunity for trainees to hear presentations from leaders in community organizations, university faculty, CDL faculty and experienced clinicians. It is designed to present information in an interdisciplinary environment in order to enhance a trainee's knowledge and understanding of multidisciplinary teamwork, research, leadership and clinical experience. Click here to view the current Core Course schedule.
Grand Rounds is a monthly lecture series aimed at giving CDL trainees and faculty exposure to current clinical research. Grand Rounds is designed to continually educate the people working and training at the CDL of recent advancements and breakthroughs in the health care field, especially in the area of developmental disabilities. Click here to view the current Grand Rounds schedule.
The training program at the CDL includes an interdisciplinary clinical experience. This clinical component allows the trainee to apply his or her skills in an interdisciplinary environment with faculty mentors. This interdisciplinary clinical experience is an essential foundation in order for CDL trainees to become the future interdisciplinary leaders in the field of developmental disabilities. Click here to view trainee comments of clinical experiences.
The training program at the CDL includes a clinical or research project. These projects focus on the areas of research, public policy, clinical evaluations, health administration, early intervention, developmental disabilities, or health education. This experience is intended to give the trainee mentored leadership and statistical skills to analyze and interpret data in order to supplement the trainee's knowledge of ways to impact the health care field. Projects can be with community organizations or CDL faculty. Click here to view descriptions of possible projects.
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