This elective course is designed to assist participants in developing community-based projects that have sound research designs and methodologies. Participants will learn how to read and interpret medical literature; understand different study designs and choose the best one for their projects; learn how to run a basic statistical program; and learn how to appropriately interpret their statistical results and share their findings.
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Session One: Literature Review: Where do I begin?
Instructor: Chris Gaspard, MSLS, UT Health San Antonio Libraries
Date/Time: Wednesday, 8/9/17, 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Location: Library Computer Lab (Room 2.011)
*For CSL students: Grant Applications (OPTIONAL) are due Wed. September 6!
Session Two: Study Design Part 1: How do I set myself up for success?
Instructor: Jason Rosenfeld, MPH, Center for Medical Humanities & Ethics
Date/Time: Tuesday, 9/12/17, 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Location: MED 209L
Session Three: Study Design Part 2: What do biostatistics mean in the real world?
Instructor: Barbara Taylor, MD, MS, Assistant Dean for the MD/MPH Program
Date: Thursday, 10/5/17, 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Location: 209L
Optional Session: Drop-In Workshop: I need help with choosing the correct study design for my project!
Instructor(s): Barbara Taylor, MD, MS; Jason Rosenfeld, MPH; Melanie Stone, MPH, MEd
Date: Friday, 10/6/17, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Location: LIB 2.031
Session Four: Analyzing Your Data: How do I run a stats program?
Instructor: Jonathan Gelfond, MD, PhD, Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics
Date: Tuesday, 11/14/17, 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Location: Library Computer Lab (Room 2.011)
Session Five: Understanding Results: How do I make sense of (and communicate) my findings?
Instructor: Jonathan Gelfond, MD, PhD
Date: Thursday, 1/11/18, 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Location: MED 209L
Optional Session: Stats Drop-In Workshop: I’ve got questions about analyzing/interpreting my data!
Instructor: Barbara Taylor, MD, MS; Jason Rosenfeld; Melanie Stone, MPH, MEd
Date/Time: Friday, 1/12/18, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Location: Library Computer Lab (Room 2.011)
Center for Medical Humanities & Ethics, The Libraries, Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, MD/MPH Program