Jointly hosted by Hamad Medical Corporation, The Graduate School of Weill Cornell Medical College, and the Research Division of Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar.
Introduction to Clinical and Translational Research
Sunday, 2 February to Thursday, 13 February 2014
Weekdays from 3.30pm to 5.30pm
Refreshments and Registration from 3pm
Hajar Auditorium, HMC Education Center
This nine session course will introduce participants to the fundamentals of clinical and translational research methodologies. Enrollment is open to clinical, academic and research staff with an interest in clinical and translational research, from across any of the Academic Health System partner organizations. Registration is free and space will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. This course is eligible for CME and CNE credits.
Course Schedule:
2 February
- Understanding the Nuances of Research
- The Fundamentals of Epidemiology and Inferring Causation from Association
3 February
- Evidence-Based Medicine: Framework for Clinical Practice
- Fundamentals of Population-Based Screening Tests
4 February
Starting a Clinical Research Project within the AHS: Team Buikding and Research Resources
5 February
Choosing a Design Study 1
6 February
Choosing a Design Study 2
9 February
Health Services Research
10 February
Healthcare Quality and Safety
11 February
No Lecture due to Qatar National Sports Day
12 February
Research Support - Funding and Career Developement Opportunities
13 February
- Translational Research: From BAsic Laboratory to the Clinic
- When, Why and How to Get Joint IRB Approval
3 February 2014
• Evidence-Based Medicine: Framework for Clinical Practice
• Fundamentals of Population-Based Screening Tests