Basics of Epidemiology

This lecture gives you an overview and maybe a fresh-up about some basics of epidemiology.  

Topics

EPIDEMIOLOGY I

• Introduction in epidemiological reasoning
• Examples for epidemiological research studies (from  “Snow” to  GHS)
• National and international sources for information on health
• Measurement in descriptive epidemiology

EPIDEMIOLOGY II

• Epidemiological studies
• Measurement in analytical epidemiology

EPIDEMIOLOGY III

• Confounding
• Causality
• Bias
• Systematic and random error

EPIDEMIOLOGY IV (optional)

• Designing and planning an observational study
• GEP: Good epidemiological practics 
• Publication rules for epidemiological studies
• Systematic review and meta-analysis

Methodology:
Theoretical and practical input by the trainer, showing examples, doing exercises. Participants can send their questions and areas of interest within epidemiology to the trainer and she will discuss them in the workshop.

Target audience: TransMed's doctoral students, postdocs, and clinician scientists

Maximum number of participants: 15 

Preparation: Please send your questions and areas of interest within epidemiology to the trainer.

Next workshop: To be announced

Venue: To be announced

For the workshop, 0.8 CP for scientific skills training can be credited.