Are you convinced that specific aspects of healthcare or public health can be improved, but not sure how to substantiate this with practical research? Then this is the course for you!This course will start with a specific research topic of your choosing. Under the individual guidance of health scientists specialised in epidemiology and biostatistics, you will learn how to transform your topic into a research question and research design. You discuss your progress with the teacher(s) during each class.Throughout the course, teachers from the Department of Health Evidence and the Radboud Institute for Health Sciences will teach you the basics of research methodology and biostatistics. This will be supplemented with lectures and/or computer assignments on:- transforming your problem into a research question- researching the available literature for existing evidence- investigating occurrence, association and impact parameters- exploring study designs- understanding validity and efficiency- analysing etiological, diagnostic, prognostic and treatment efficacy studiesThe course will end with a written exam.

Period
11-08-2014 - 15-08-2014 (1 weeks)

Target group
For master and PhD students in medicine, molecular life sciences, biology or similar. For those who want to study health sciences research questions in (clinical) practice. A background in epidemiology or biostatistics is not required, but students should be interested in healthcare, public health and clinical research. After completing the course, (inter)national students can apply for the MSc program in Biomedical Sciences at Radboud University (pending a relevant BSc and language skills).

Course aim
After this course you will be able to:1. Design your own health science study2. Critically review health science work/ literature from others3. Apply for the MSc program in Biomedical Sciences at Radboud University (pending a relevant BSc and language skills)



Credits
2.0 ECTS credits

Course fee
EUR 550[Convert to USD]The course fee includes the registration fee, course materials, access to library and IT facilities, coffee/tea, lunch, and a number of social activities. The fee does not include accommodation, travel costs, dinner, insurance and other costs. Discounts10% discount for early bird applicants. The early bird deadline is 1 April 2014.15% discount for students and PhD candidates from Radboud University and partner universities

Course leader
Dr. ir. F. (Femmie) de Vegt, Director of the Epidemiology program, Biomedical Sciences, Radboud University

Radboud University
Address: P.O Box 9102 Nijmegen
Postal code: 6500 HC
City: Nijmegen
Country: Netherlands
Website: http://www.ru.nl/radboudsummerschool/
E-mail: radboudsummerschool@ru.nl
Phone: +31 (0)24 8187706