HIGHLIGHTS:
Introduction
The scientific arena today is largely evidence based and relies heavily on numbers or quantities. An inquisitive mind always needs skills to organise quantitative measurements in meaningful ways and place those against the context for better understanding. Connecting and weighing the understanding through a recognized paradigm consequently lead to generation of new knowledge or strengthening the already known ones with evidences. The course on epidemiology and biostatistics aims at equipping a new researcher with the basic skill of dealing with the quantitative measurements that would lead to those evidences.
Course Description
The main objective of the course is to provide participants with an understanding of basic concepts of epidemiology and skills in quantitative techniques to plan design and undertake basic epidemiological studies on specific health problems. It is also expected that after completion of the course participants would understand scientific articles better.
In addition to theoretical, case studies and practical exercises, the participants are given hands on training on the use of PC to transform data into information through basic analysis using software such as Epi info and SPSS. The participants are also required to develop and present research proposals in groups.
Course content
Epidemiology
Biostatistics
Duration
Four weeks. Sessions are normally conducted from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on all week days (Sunday through Thursday). But at times it may continue beyond this. A substantial amount of reading and preparatory work will be necessary during evenings and on week-ends.
Faculty members
The course is largely taught by the faculty from ICDDR, B.
Teaching methods
The course includes lectures, discussions, case studies, exercises and computer sessions. In addition, participants develop and present research proposals as a group exercise. There will be a test before and after the course, intended primarily as a tool for participants to assess their own progress.
Training materials
Comprehensive hand-outs are given to the participants as well as a CD that contains Epi-Info 3.5.
Target group
Medical graduates or Master’s in biological/health sciences or social sciences are eligible for the course. No previous formal training in epidemiology or statistics is required.
Number of participants
It is intended to accept a maximum of 18 participants.
Course fee
The course fee is Tk. 7,000 (Seven thousand) for private candidates and Tk. 10,000 (Ten thousand) for institutional candidates to cover the cost of materials, faculty time, morning and afternoon tea/coffee. Travel costs, accommodation and meals are not included. The course fee is payable on notification of acceptance either in cash or bank draft favouring ICDDR,B. Admission will be confirmed only when the fee is received.
Selection of participants
Selection of participants is made on a competitive basis. Preference is given to institutional candidates who are involved or intend to be involved in research activities in public health. Successful candidates will be notified by mail or over telephone. Unsuccessful candidates are, however, not informed.
How to apply
Please fill in the downloadable application form and send it to Dr. Md. Manirul Islam at ted@icddrb.org on or before the day 3 weeks prior to the course starts. Applications should accompany a CV and employed persons should apply through their employer.
Date:14 February 2010 - 11 March 2010
Venue: Venue: Seminar Room-1, Sasakawa International Training Centre, ICDDR,B, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Date:27 June 2010 - 22 July 2010
Venue: Seminar Room 2, Sasakawa International Training Centre, ICDDR,B, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Date:03 October 2010 - 28 October 2010
Venue: Venue: Seminar Room-2, Sasakawa International Training Centre, ICDDR,B, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Please contact:
Technical Training Unit
Phone: +880-2-8860523-32
Email:aftab@icddrb.org
