Week Two | June 16-20, 2008
Epidemiology Methods
This course involves a more focused exploration of the design and conduct of epidemiologic studies, primarily for chronic diseases and cancer control, and will include cultural considerations in the design and implementation of these studies. We will examine in more detail topics of importance to the design, implementation, and evaluations of observational epidemiology studies: systematic error (selection and information biases), confounding, and effect modification. Reading assignments for this course will include
journal articles, as well as chapters from the assigned text.
Textbook: Hennekens and Buring, Epidemiology in Medicine
Dates: June 16-20
Time: 9:00 am - noon
Instructors: John Stull, MD, MPH
Tuition: $300
Data Management and Analysis using STATA
STATA is a powerful and yet easy to use statistical package with the menu-driven system. This course is designed for trainees who want to learn to conduct data management and analysis using STATA. We will use health-related data to teach the basics of data entry and management, producing descriptive statistics and frequency tables, performing frequently used statistical analysis and producing graphical presentation. The class will be held in the computer lab to provide hands-on experience to the trainees. Some introductory level of statistical knowledge is desired but we will review all statistical concepts covered in the class. Course enrollment limited.
Dates: June 16-20
Time: 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Instructor: Rochelle Fu, PhD
Tuition: $300
Conducting Focus Groups
This session will provide an overview of Focus Group methodology, including a discussion on the method’s strengths and limitations, when it is utilized to inform quantitative research design and/or is included as an integral part of a multi-method evaluation program or questionnaire development. Participants will participate in a mock Focus Group session in order to critique and evaluate its usefulness.
Dates: June 16-18
Time: 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Instructor: Jennie Joe, PhD
Tuition: $150
Cost-Benefit Analysis
This course will provide an introduction to cost-benefit analysis in health programs. The course will introduce the concept of cost-effectiveness as an aid to decision-making. We will discuss standard methods of collecting information on health care costs and methods of valuing health outcomes. Upon completion of this course, trainees should have more confidence and competence in using cost-benefit studies to guide health policy and aid in the selection of treatment programs.
Dates: June 16-19
Time: 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Instructor: John McConnell, PhD
Tuition: $300
