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Design and Conduct of Trials in Preventive Medicine
EPI 527

Course Information

Description

This course is designed for students interested in the design, conduct, analysis, and interpretation of trials in preventative medicine. This course will balance current knowledge and concepts in clinical trial methodology alongside the operationalization of how to effectively conduct a trial. Students will learn the components of a trial protocol and manual of operations, and gain insights on the pragmatic aspects of trial design, management, analysis, and interpretation. We will also have students gain first-hand experience both in the design and conduct of a small-scale, short-term clinical trial, and perspective as a participant in a trial. This course will enable students to apply their knowledge to published trial findings to understand their place in clinical practice and guidelines. 

Students enrolled in the MPH-EPI program have priority enrollment in this course. MPH-GEN students will be automatically added to the waitlist during wave 2. All other students must request instructor permission (with priority of approval going to summer-focused/summer only students) and will be added into the course during wave 3.

Class Notes

THIS CLASS HAS PRIORITY ENROLLMENT

Priority Wave Groups
Wave 1 | MPH-EPI 
Wave 2 | MPH-EPI and MPH-GEN
Wave 3 | MPH-EPI, MPH-GEN, and approved petitioners
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Priority Wave Timing
Wave 1 | 8/13/2026 11:00 AM - 8/23/2026 11:59 PM
Wave 2 | 8/24/2026 12:00 AM - 8/26/2026 11:59 PM
Wave 3 | 8/27/2026 12:00 AM Enrollment Deadline (varies by session)

Any student who does not meet the Wave 1 or Wave 2 criteria can add themselves to the waitlist (if enrollment requirements are met) at any time during the enrollment period. At the beginning of each priority wave, students on the waitlist who meet the Wave’s criteria will be automatically enrolled into any remaining seats in the course (pending no time conflicts).

MPH-EPI and MPH-GEN students do not need to petition to enroll. Other students may petition to enroll in this course.

School Harvard Chan School
Credits 2.5
Cross Reg

Not Available for Cross Registration

Department Epidemiology
Course Component Online
Instruction Mode Online
Grading Basis HSPH Student Option (Ordinal, Pass/Fail)
Course Requirements Prereqs: ID 201 and [ID207 & ID208] OR [BST202 & BST203 & EPI500 & EPI202] OR [EPI208 & BST206 & (BST207 OR BST208)] OR old ID207 (taken 2012-2014)]. Priority to MPH-EPI. MPH-GEN will be automatically waitlisted.