Recorded sessions from Fall 2017 and Spring 2018
Module 1 - The Science of Research
- Designing and Conducting Randomized Clinical Trials (RCTs)
- Designing and conducting Observational Studies
- Mixed Methods, Focus Groups & Qualitative Research
- Data Management and Collection
Module 2 - The Conduct of Research
- Developing a Clinical Protocol
- Running a Trial
- Trial Closeout
Module 3 - Research & Transparency
- Ethics and Clinical Research
- Research Reproducibility
Module 4 - Specialty Topics
- Research Issues in Surgery
- Research Issues in Cancer
- Research Issues in Pediatrics
- Research Issues in Community Engagement
Learning Objectives
For the 2018-2019 year, course objectives are described as follows.
Attendees will have an introduction to how to:
(1) design and analyze clinical studies and prepare protocols,
(2) comply with “Good Clinical Practice” guidelines for study conduct, data management, and relevant regulations, and
(3) understand principles and practices underlying ethical and reproducible research
Competencies
Scientific concepts and research design
Ethical and participant safety considerations
Clinical trial operations
