Swayam
Free Online Course
English
Paid Certificate Available
selfpaced
Overview
In order to improve the research skills of Indian medical postgraduate (PG) students and teachers in medical institutions, the Board of Governors (BoG) in supersession of Medical Council of India (MCI) has recommended a uniform research methodology course across the country. The online course, “Basic Course in Biomedical Research”, will be offered by ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology (ICMR-NIE), Chennai (www.nie.gov.in).
The course will explain fundamental concepts in research methodology. The course includes 23 Lectures covering conceptualization of a research study, epidemiological and bio-statistical considerations in designing a research study, planning and conducting a research study, writing a research protocol and publication ethics. The learning materials will include video lectures, presentation slides, reading materials and assignments.
INTENDED AUDIENCE:
• Medical Postgraduate (MD, MS, Diploma, MPH) of academic year 01 July 2019 onward)• Teachers in Medical institutions INDUSTRY SUPPORT:
Course approved by Board of Governors - in supersession of Medical Council of India, for medical postgraduates and teachers in medical institutions of India
The course will explain fundamental concepts in research methodology. The course includes 23 Lectures covering conceptualization of a research study, epidemiological and bio-statistical considerations in designing a research study, planning and conducting a research study, writing a research protocol and publication ethics. The learning materials will include video lectures, presentation slides, reading materials and assignments.
INTENDED AUDIENCE:
• Medical Postgraduate (MD, MS, Diploma, MPH) of academic year 01 July 2019 onward)• Teachers in Medical institutions INDUSTRY SUPPORT:
Course approved by Board of Governors - in supersession of Medical Council of India, for medical postgraduates and teachers in medical institutions of India
Syllabus
COURSE LAYOUT
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Lectures Conceptualizing a research study1 Introduction to health research (What is research, justification for undertaking a research study, types of research)2 Formulating research question, hypothesis and objectives
3 Literature reviewEpidemiological considerations in designing a research study4 Measures of disease frequency5 Descriptive study designs (Case reports/series, Ecological study, Cross-sectional study)6 Analytical study designs (Cohort, Case-control)7 Experimental study designs (RCT, Quasi-exp)8 Validity of epidemiological studies9 Qualitative research methods: An overviewBio-statistical considerations in designing a research study10 Measurement of study variables (Types of data, Descriptive statistics)11 Sampling methods12 Calculating sample size and powerPlanning a research study13 Selection of study population (inclusion/exclusion criteria)14 Study plan and project management15 Designing data collection tools16 Principles of data collection17 Data management18 Overview of data analysisEthical issues in conducting a research study19 Ethical framework for health research20 Conducting clinical trialsWriting a research protocol21 Preparing a concept paper for research projects22 Elements of a protocol for research studies23 Publication ethics
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*Re-do assignment- When a course participant falls under any one of the following, the course participant needs to do the assignment again in the next cycle with the same login ID and Password-
1. A course participant gets <50% in overall assignment score in 23 lectures.
**Re-register for examination- When a course participant falls under any one of the following, the course participant needs to register for the examination again in the next cycle with the same login ID and Password (No need to submit assignments again)-
1. A course participant gets 50% in the overall assignmentfails to register for the examination due to any reason;
or
2. A course participant gets≥50% in the overall assignment andregisters for the examination, but fails to appear at the examination due to any reason;or
3. A course participant scores≥50% in the proctored examination
Lectures Conceptualizing a research study1 Introduction to health research (What is research, justification for undertaking a research study, types of research)2 Formulating research question, hypothesis and objectives
3 Literature reviewEpidemiological considerations in designing a research study4 Measures of disease frequency5 Descriptive study designs (Case reports/series, Ecological study, Cross-sectional study)6 Analytical study designs (Cohort, Case-control)7 Experimental study designs (RCT, Quasi-exp)8 Validity of epidemiological studies9 Qualitative research methods: An overviewBio-statistical considerations in designing a research study10 Measurement of study variables (Types of data, Descriptive statistics)11 Sampling methods12 Calculating sample size and powerPlanning a research study13 Selection of study population (inclusion/exclusion criteria)14 Study plan and project management15 Designing data collection tools16 Principles of data collection17 Data management18 Overview of data analysisEthical issues in conducting a research study19 Ethical framework for health research20 Conducting clinical trialsWriting a research protocol21 Preparing a concept paper for research projects22 Elements of a protocol for research studies23 Publication ethics
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