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SS/R: Introduction to Clinical Research
Course Status
Cancelled
Course Status
Cancelled
Location
Barcelona, Spain
Term
2nd Term
Department
Epidemiology
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2012 - 2013
Instruction Method
TBD
Start Date
Thursday, November 15, 2012
End Date
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Th, F, Sa, 8:30am - 6:00pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
One Year Only
Resources
Introduces participants to clinical research. Reviews the key aspects of observational study designs (case-control, cross-sectional and cohort studies) and clinical trials. Encourages in-depth discussions of research methodologies and the practical aspects of designing and conducting clinical research studies. Incorporates a mixture of lectures and journal club discussions of published articles. Finally, in small groups each day, participants and instructors work on the development and refinement of a plan for a research study proposed by each participant.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Review and evaluate the main study designs used in clinical research including clinical trials and case-control, cohort, and cross-sectional studies
- Critique, revise, and improve designs for clinical research