340.663.13
Epidemiology Workshop: Interpreting and Using Epidemiologic Evidence
Location
East Baltimore
Term
Winter Institute
Department
Epidemiology
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2018 - 2019
Instruction Method
TBD
Start Date
Monday, January 14, 2019
End Date
Friday, January 18, 2019
M, Tu, W, Th, F, 8:30 - 11:50am
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Other Year
Resources
Prerequisite
one course in Epidemiology
Workshops intended to build skills in using findings from epidemiologic studies for practice and policy purposes. 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. Examines how epidemiological evidence is used in decision-making in public health venues and other settings.
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