Clinical Epidemiology
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Course Overview
This course provides a structured introduction to the major study designs used in epidemiological research. Participants will explore key designs such as cohort, case-control, cross-sectional, and experimental studies, along with their strengths, limitations, and appropriate applications. The course also examines the hierarchy of evidence, the importance of study quality, and the practical, ethical, and methodological factors that influence the selection of the most suitable research design for a given research question.
Course Outcomes:
- Critically assess various epidemiological study designs
- Understand their appropriate applications
- Start designing your own research with methodological rigor
Epidemiology Course Modules
- Module 1: Foundations of Epidemiology
- Module 2: Descriptive vs. Analytic Study Designs
- Module 3: Experimental Designs & Hierarchy of Evidence
- Module 4: Diagnostic Research in Clinical Epidemiology
- Module 5: Translating Evidence into Practice
- Module 6: Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) & Clinical Decision Analysis
Staff Members
Baneen Alkofair – MD, BSC, MPH Hanni Almohanna – MD, MPH, PhD Dr. Mohammad Amahroos – CMBS, ARCPath, MSC, PhD
Course Completion Requirements
- Complete All Course Content (Mandatory): Watch 100% of the video lectures.
- Complete Practice Quizzes: Finish all 5 MCQ practice quizzes to reinforce learning and contribute to the overall score.
- Pass the Course: Achieve a minimum overall score of 40%, calculated from the combined practice quizzes and final exam, while completing all course videos.