Now in its 5th year, the Short Course on Multilingual Approaches to Research Studies (MARS) helps prepare health researchers seeking to recruit and engage children, youth and families who prefer a language other than English. Course programming includes dynamic lectures from expert faculty as well as interactive sessions comprising case studies, small group work, workshops and consultations. 

New for 2026: We’ve added a virtual attendance track for those unable to travel to Philadelphia. This course is tailored to research trainees, staff and faculty and is geared toward disciplines including public health, nursing, psychiatry, psychology, pediatrics and the social sciences. Bilingual/bicultural applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.