Study Design in Clinical Epidemiology

EPI 210 Subject & Catalog Number

Description

This class aims to bridge the gap between theoretical epidemiological concepts and their practical application in clinical research. Discussion during class will revolve around the theoretical principles of epidemiology, application of these principles in quantitative clinical research; and interpretation of quantitative results with respect to clinical medicine and daily practice. Students will learn how abstract concepts from epidemiological theory can be translated to clinically observable phenomena.
At the end of the course the student will be able to do the following:
1.     Critically interpret the literature in the field of clinical epidemiology.
2.     Have thorough understanding of major epidemiologic issues concerning etiology, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
3.     Design and evaluate intervention and observational studies in clinical medicine.
The course includes both didactic lectures, quizzes, small group exercises, and individual assignments. The exercises will provide the opportunity to discuss, in greater depth, the theoretical constructs covered in the lectures.
This course is intended to be a bridging course between introductory courses in epidemiology and clinical effectiveness and advanced specialized courses in specific topics in clinical epidemiology and clinical research.