340.663.13
Epidemiology Workshop: Interpreting and Using Epidemiologic Evidence
Location
East Baltimore
Term
Winter Institute
Department
Epidemiology
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2012 - 2013
Instruction Method
TBD
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
one course in Epidemiology
Students develop skills in the utilization of findings from epidemiologic studies. Uses an interactive, problem-based approach that draws from topical issues, such as hormone-replacement therapy and heart disease risk. Students critique articles and also read and evaluate reports that synthesize evidence from the literature for policy formulation. Students gain an understanding of systematic reviews and meta-analysis and of criteria for evidence classification. Stresses the characterization of uncertainty.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Develop skills in reading and evaluating epidemiological studies
- Interpret syntheses of epidemiological evidence carried out for purposes of policy translation