Translational Research Program
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05/11/2026
When Sam Neumark decided he wanted to go to medical school, he began searching for opportunities to strengthen his experience, expand his understanding of healthcare, and continue growing as a future clinician. That search led him to the University of Toronto’s Translational Research Program (TRP).
Now a third-year medical student and TRP alumnus (Class of 2023), Sam credits the program with helping him build many of the skills he uses daily in medicine: collaborating across disciplines, navigating uncertainty, approaching complex problems thoughtfully, and connecting innovation to patient care.
Through interdisciplinary projects spanning healthcare innovation, implementation, policy and research, TRP gave him a broader understanding of the healthcare system while reinforcing his passion for medicine.
“The TRP exposed me to the broader healthcare ecosystem,” he says. “It reinforced my desire to be in medicine but also gave me the tools to approach it differently.”
As part of our 10 Years, 10 Alumni series, Sam’s story reflects how programs like TRP can help students strengthen their experience, develop new perspectives on healthcare, and prepare for future careers in medicine, research and health innovation.
🔗 Read more about Sam’s journey from classroom to clinic and how translational thinking continues to shape his path as a future physician through the link in our bio.
How well do TRP capstone groups know each other? 🤔
We got team MOMentum to ask and answer some questions as a team bonding activity. Watch the video to see how well they answered and maybe add some of their favourite study spots to your list!
🔗 You can learn more about MOMentum and their research via the link in our bio and by watching our interview with them 🎥
Meet Capstone Team MOMentum!💡
Second-year MHSc in Translational Research students Angelina, Ally, Emili and Sheryl are on a mission to addresses the need to help new mothers be more confident in their care decision-making with their newborns.
Their study aims to identify key stressors experienced by first-time mothers who have visited the SickKids Emergency Department within the 90-days postpartum period, specifically when making care decisions when their infant is exhibiting new or unfamiliar symptoms. They are also trying to understand how these stressors influence care-seeking behaviours.
The group has done a great job at defining key roles for each team member to ensure their project moves forward.
“One of the things I’m most excited to do is our co-design phase,” notes Sheryl. “We’ll be conversing with mothers and seeing what kinds of ideas matter most to them.”
🔗 Watch the video to learn more and learn more about their capstone through the link in our bio!
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