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The I-EBQ course offers a profound training of 6 weeks on the basic principles and methods of epidemiology. The following topics and practical sessions are part of the I-EBQ training:
- Quantitative study design
- Methods of data analysis/biostatistics
- Qualitative study design
- Systematic reviews and Meta-analysis
- Health economics and cost-effectiveness
- Introduction to the use of statistical packages (R)
- Research Project (R & Nvivo)
Throughout the course, each participant will have the opportunity to work with his/her own data set (or from the organisers if not available) under the guidance of experienced tutors. Each participant will receive a reader including necessary didactic materials (handouts, power point slides, articles, etc.). A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded after completion of the course.
VLIR-UOS supports the programme with 12 scholarships for participants from the global South (please consult the eligible country list).
Target group
Researchers/PhD students from different disciplines and faculties and with:
- Master’s Degree
- Basic knowledge of epidemiology (level Beaglehole; ISBN 978 92 4 154707 9)
- Basic Essential Medical Statistics (level part A & B Kirkwood, ISBN 978 0 86542871 3)
- Excellent command of English (upper intermediate level)
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office software
- Own dataset
- Personal laptop
Dates
The programme is organised from 20 October 2019 until 30 November 2019
Application deadline: 1 May 2019 (CEST)
