Epidemiology, Medical Research and Biostatistics & Evidence-based Medicine for Physician…

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This course introduces basic epidemiology concepts, including public health, the distribution, patterns and determinants of health and disease, disease prevention, surveillance, reporting and intervention and the maintenance of population health. It also introduces basic research and biostatistical concepts, including research methods, study types and designs, sampling methods, data collection and statistical analysis. An emphasis is placed on learning ow to search, interpret and evaluate medical literature. This class will also discuss the ethical considerations and limits of medical research, including the Belmont Report Standards and the role and importance of Institutional Review Board Protocol.