Training in Practice Based Research (TIPR) Curriculum | Clinical & Translational Science Institute

Our team

TIPR

A curriculum designed to serve & support Community-Based Residency Programs

The TIPR curriculum aims to enhance research and quality improvement expertise within community-based residency training programs. It offers faculty and trainees resources to develop and implement practice-based research projects that address the specific needs of their local communities.

The program includes flexible, modular coursework, quarterly community faculty check-ins, expert support, networking opportunities, career development resources, and funding for travel grants to present findings at scientific meetings in the United States. Residents and fellows who successfully complete the curriculum also receive a ‘Certificate of TIPR Course Completion’.

Since 2022, 146 community-based residents and fellows have participated in and benefited from the TIPR curriculum. TIPR cohorts present research at various conferences and symposiums. The 2026 UCSF Annual Rodnick Colloquium featured 17 TIPR projects, including 9 oral presentations and 8 posters.

Enrollment for the 2026-2027 TIPR cohort is currently OPEN. Community-based residency programs interested in enrolling residents in the UCSF-TIPR Curriculum are encouraged to direct inquiries to Saji Mansur, TIPR program Administrator, at [email protected]

TIPR Curriculum Design and Key Focus Areas

The TIPR curriculum is developed collaboratively by stakeholders at UCSF-FCM, UCSF-CSTI, and faculty/mentors from community-based residency and fellowship programs. This process intentionally incorporates diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise from both the primary academic institution and community partners and practitioners to create a user-centered curriculum. The current TIPR curriculum focuses on the following areas:

Clinical Research
Quality Improvement
Implementation Science
Abstract Writing
Study Dissemination & Communication
Career Development

Curriculum Overview

Module	Title	Authors
1.1	Introduction to Training in Practice-Based Research	Michael Potter
1.2	Developing and selecting a research Question	Priyanka Tulshian and Emilia De Marchis
1.3	Designing research with community stakeholders and a health equity Lens	Paula Fleisher, Roberto Vargas, and Saji Mansur
1.4	Nuts and Bolts of research design and human subjects research	Susan Hughes
1.5	Quality improvement	Katherine Dang
1.6	Implementation science and program evaluation	Emilia De Marchis
1.7	Additional qualitative &quantitative research methods: Survey design, qualitative research, mixed methods, big data	Kelsey Holt, Sundeep Gupta, Emilia De Marchis, and M. Shoaib Khan
2.1	Reporting on and disseminating your research findings	Brooke Harris
2.2	Disseminating your work to a non-research audience	Daphane Miller
2.3	Career Panels	Michael Potter and Emilia De Marchis

Current Community-Based Programs Participating in TIPR

Community-Based Residency & Fellowship Programs	TIPR Community Program Faculty/Mentor(s)
UCSF-Fresno FCM Program/Crmc	M. Shoaib Khan
Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano FM Program	Katherine Dang
Kaiser Permanente San Jose FM Program	Brooke Harris
Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa FM Program	Shannon McDermott
Valley Health Team FM Program	Amardeep Khushoo
UCSF-Fresno Palliative Care Fellowship Program	M. Shoaib Khan
Kaiser Permanente San Jose Psychiatry Program	Brooke Harris

Faculty/Mentor Testimonials from the TIPR Community-Based Residency and Fellowship Programs:

The following testimonials illustrate the value and collaborative spirit fostered by the TIPR program within community-based residency and fellowship programs.

I appreciate the support of the regional network
I feel more comfortable with resident mentorship and design of research/programs as a complement to typical family medicine clinical education.
Exposure to other faculty who have been doing this work much longer than I, and hearing about their approaches and challenges
I've enjoyed the collaboration with other programs across the Bay Area and opportunities to participate in collaborative research ventures
I love the collaboration. The TIPR team members are supportive, kind, open, and very experienced. It has been great working with them. Additionally, the curriculum has definitely strengthened our education at KP San Jose
I find professional satisfaction in supporting resident's academic education while staying engaged in research methods
It helps greatly with our residency training and therefore assists in my role as scholarly activity director for the residency
It has been beneficial to have access to the modules, to work with the residents to support projects, attend conferences such as the SF Bay Collaborative Research Network Conference, and meet other faculty in the program.
It has provided clarity in research concepts, learnings in implementation science, peer support, and informal mentorship
Wonderful networking with like-minded professionals with expertise that can benefit all residents

About the Sponsor - The TIPR curriculum is an initiative of the UCSF Clinical and Translational Science Institute (UCSF-CTSI) designed to establish a robust foundation in research and quality improvement that supports residents' career advancement and clinical workforce development. Its primary objective is to provide community-based residents with a broad understanding of clinical and translational research methodologies and evidence-based medicine, while motivating and equipping them to pursue future research and fellowship opportunities. Participation in the TIPR curriculum offers clinical and translational research experiences to residents and fellows who intend to integrate research into their careers or engage in practice-based research and quality improvement initiatives within community-based clinical settings.