Interpreting medical research articles:
A practical approach
A short course to be held in central London.
Two Saturday afternoons 7 and 14 July 2001.
What is the aim of this course?
To provide an introduction to understanding and interpreting published
research articles and reports in medical and other health care journals.
Who is it for?
It is suitable for people working in the health service and those engaged in
medical research.
What is the content?
To address the following:
·What is the study for (identify the research question)?
·How was the study conducted (design features)?
·What are the main results (interpretation of analyses)?
·How good is the evidence (strengths and weaknesses of the study)?
·What does the study contribute to medical practice?
What is the structure of the course?
It will take place over two consecutive Saturday afternoons (1.00-5.30pm)
and involve a mixture of seminars and small group discussions led by 3
instructors. All topics covered are based entirely on papers published in
medical journals.
The fee is £120, including course materials and afternoon refreshments.
Venue:
The Wolfson Institute of Environmental & Preventive Medicine
St Barts and The Royal London School of Medicine & Dentistry
Queen Mary, University of London
Charterhouse Square, London EC1M 6BQ
Nearest underground stations are Barbican and Farringdon.
For further details or to reserve a place please send contact details (including email
address) to Allan Hackshaw (020 7882 6283, [log in to unmask]) or
Alicja Rudnicka (020 7882 6286, [log in to unmask]). Please make
cheques payable to the Wolfson Institute.
Allan Hackshaw
Lecturer in Epidemiology & Medical Statistics
Wolfson Institute of Environmental & Preventive Medicine
St Bartholomew's & The London School of Medicine & Dentistry
Queen Mary, University of London
Charterhouse Square
London EC1M 6BQ
Telephone: (+44) (020) 7882 6283
Fax: (+44) (020) 7882 6270
email: [log in to unmask]
