The course aims to teach the students the essential elements of research methodology and statistics. The focus is mainly on interpretation and understanding...

Statistical Methods in Research (MEDC0046)

The course aims to teach the students the essential elements of research methodology and statistics. The focus is mainly on interpretation and understanding appropriate methodology. At the end of the course participants will have acquired the essential skills for performing basic methodological aspects of health care research and understanding, reviewing and using published research. In particular participants will have gained an understanding of:

a) the types of data generated in research studies
b) the most common methods of analysis for categorical, continuous and survival data, including regression methods
c) when particular methods are appropriate and how to interpret their results
d) issues related to analysis and interpretation of randomised trials
e) the use of statistical software

In this optional module, students will be introduced to the fundamental principles of clinical studies, with emphasis on clinical trials rather than...

Introduction to Clinical Trials (MEDC0014)

In this optional module, students will be introduced to the fundamental principles of clinical studies, with emphasis on clinical trials rather than observational studies. Clinical trials are essential to discovering whether new healthcare interventions improve outcomes for patients and the public. Students will be guided through the design, conduct, analysis and reporting of clinical trials and the common sub-studies often added to clinical trials (e.g. health economics). Students will also be introduced to systematic reviews and meta-analyses and the important role they play in answering clinical research questions. A session of the course will be dedicated to the role patients and consumers can play in clinical trial design, conduct and reporting.

This is a one week module with activities designed to help students to prepare for transition to Foundation School Training and their medical career.