Research Methodology & Epidemiology

Catalog description

Clinical epidemiology aims to apply the principles of the distribution and determinants of healthrelated states and events in specified populations and to apply this knowledge to the prevention and control of health problems. Students will be introduced to the concept of evidence-based medicine as outcomes of clinical research. Students will learn proper programs for searching medical literature and develop the ability to critically evaluate clinical research publications by developing the necessary appraisal skills within the structural framework of the fundamental principles of epidemiology and statistics. Critical reading of relevant clinical research papers will be emphasized through reading assignments and didactic sessions. An overview of proper clinical study design will be taught, including fundamental principles of statistics. Prerequisites: None