 The National Institutes of Health's Clinical and Translational Science Awards, CTSA, T32, TL1 programs have been successful in providing training opportunities for medical and non-medical professionals in translational research. These programs offer a unique opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration between clinicians, scientists, and other healthcare professionals. This article was authored by Fletimer Sanchez Nieto, Christine A. Sorkness, Jekyll Inotia, and others.