The article discusses the importance of knowledge translation (KT) in health research and education, highlighting how KT can enhance the utilization of research findings by policymakers and service providers. The author, Sylvia Reitmanova, reflects on her experience in a KT course at Memorial University of Newfoundland, which equipped her with the skills to conduct research that better responds to community needs and improves research communication. The article outlines the KT process, including environmental assessment, linkage and exchange, and post-research communication, and provides practical examples of how these strategies were applied in her research on immigrant mental health. The positive outcomes of her research, such as the implementation of recommendations in provincial policies and services, demonstrate the effectiveness of KT strategies. The author emphasizes that KT courses should be standard in health sciences education to foster research that is responsive to community needs and to attract more funding and support from various stakeholders.The article discusses the importance of knowledge translation (KT) in health research and education, highlighting how KT can enhance the utilization of research findings by policymakers and service providers. The author, Sylvia Reitmanova, reflects on her experience in a KT course at Memorial University of Newfoundland, which equipped her with the skills to conduct research that better responds to community needs and improves research communication. The article outlines the KT process, including environmental assessment, linkage and exchange, and post-research communication, and provides practical examples of how these strategies were applied in her research on immigrant mental health. The positive outcomes of her research, such as the implementation of recommendations in provincial policies and services, demonstrate the effectiveness of KT strategies. The author emphasizes that KT courses should be standard in health sciences education to foster research that is responsive to community needs and to attract more funding and support from various stakeholders.