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DescriptionThe tools of epidemiology underpin much medical research. An understanding of research designs and simple statistical methods is important for reading and interpreting the literature. With the need for clinical practice to be evidence-based and for research to build on previous evidence, it is important to have a broad understanding of research and be able to judge the quality of a paper. Taking this one stage further, many people wish to get involved in conducting research themselves but they have either forgotten or have never gained the skills to enable them to do it. You will have the opportunity to add additional delegates (Guests) after clicking 'Book Event'. Registration and Payment using the Online Store can only be completed via Credit/Debit Card or PayPal. Please click Read More/More Info for further information
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ContactShould you have any questions please contact Jane Pearce [email protected] The course starts at 10.30am on Wednesday 8 January and finishes after lunch on Friday 10 January. This covers all tuition and includes refreshments and lunches on all three days and the course dinner that will be held on the Thursday evening at a local restaurant. Accommodation is available. Please contact Chilworth Manor direct. More InformationA short introductory course in basic epidemiological methods is planned for January 2025. The topics to be covered are shown below and the aim is to provide a broad overview of main epidemiological principles and methods as well as to give an insight into the practical issues involved in conducting research. Longer courses are available elsewhere but we feel that there is need for a short introductory course that researchers in population health, both clinical and non-clinical, to gain a feel for the issues involved in epidemiological research.
The course is open to people from a wide range of clinical and non-clinical backgrounds who are interested in research and want to gain a grasp of the basic principles. The examples used in the course will be from a wide range of disciplines. The format of the course will generally be short introductory lectures on each main topic followed by a practical session in which participants will work through the issues raised by considering real examples of epidemiological studies. Each session builds on knowledge acquired in previous lectures and practicals and so there is an expectation that participants will attend all of the course. A general epidemiological lecture is presented on the second afternoon to give an overview of a career in research; Prof Nicholas Harvey, the Director of the MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre will outline the story of the development of his research programme. The course is led by Prof Janis Baird and Dr Sarah Crozier. Both have a background in public health, statistics and epidemiology, have contributed to the course over many years and have long experience of teaching a range of subjects. Other lecturers have backgrounds in epidemiology, statistics and qualitative research. Experienced members of the MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre will contribute to leading the practical sessions. The course will be run at Chilworth Manor in Southampton within easy access of the M3 motorway and the railway station. The Manor is set in extensive grounds and affords participants a pleasant environment for the course. For details of the Manor please see their website at Chilworth Manor | ||||||||||||||||