Researchers at Tufts Medical Center's Department of Medicine Divisions and Institutes are at the forefront of clinical research, clinical trials, and health disparities research. Residents are actively encouraged to collaborate with faculty on research and scholarly activities, participating in clinical studies, medical education projects, and quality improvement initiatives. Tufts Medical Center and Tufts University are affiliated with The Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI), which is a collaborative effort involving 39 organizations—including hospitals, health plans, industry leaders, community organizations, and universities. The CTSI aims to establish a national consortium to revolutionize clinical and translational research across the country. Tufts Medical Center is renowned worldwide for its leadership in Comparative Effectiveness Research (CER).