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Lecture/Practical/Clinical Sessions’ Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO’s):
Practical/Clinical Session Title ILOs
Overview of Scientific Research Types of research
Phases of research
Research question and hypothesis
! Define the elements of an introduction & its importance
! Apply the epidemiologic definition of a health problem in the introduction
! Explain the rational for conducting the research in the introduction
! Clarify the importance of reviewing & abstracting relevant literature topics
! Write general & specific objectives
! Be familiar with the steps of the research proposal.
Writing Research Proposal
Research Objectives ! Be familiar with the steps of the research proposal.
Literature of review, Background and Significance
! Scan the literature to identify references relevant to the topic
! Critically read and evaluate the retrieved references
! Identify references that make a significant contribution to the topic
! Write a simple yet organized literature review Concepts in Epidemiology & Study
Deigns
Concepts in Epidemiology Experimental Studies) Observational Study Designs (Cohort & Case-Control) (Cross-sectional) Sampling Design Experimental Lab Studies
! Describe the study types used in health care systems.
! Define the uses and limitations of each study type.
! Identify the most suitable study design for the research proposal you are developing.
! Understand when to use the different sampling designs.
Hierarchy of evidence Critical Appraisal of Dental Literatures
! State the context and objectives of the study
! Identify the type of study conducted
! Describe the source of study population, process of subject selection and sample size
! Identify the dependent and independent variables and how they were measured
! Describe the major results of the study
! Discuss some of the biases that could affect the result
! State the conclusions and limitations of the study
Writing Methods section
! Define why the study was taken.
! Describe to whom the study was done.
! Describe what was done (identify the different types of sample, types of study , indices for measuring the disease, different materials used ,)
! Describe how the study was done, and where was done.
! Describe how the results analyzed.
Research Ethics
! Apply appropriate codes, regulations, and other documents governing the ethical conduct of human subject research to your own research.
! Discuss controversial issues relating to human subject research
! Identify the critical elements of informed consent and strategies for implementing informed consent for clinical research.
Systematic review
! Explain the essential steps of performing a systematic review addressing an epidemiologic or clinical research question.
! Describe the challenges associated with performing and interpreting systematic reviews
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Requirements, Assessment Schedule, and Course Grading:
Assessment Task (Including Quizzes, Exams,
Assignments, Projects, MPEs, CEs) Week Due Evaluation Form Title Grade Proportion of Final Assessment Research Question 25-09-2014 Research Protocol Introduction
Evaluation Form 5 5%
Research objectives 12-10-2014 Research Protocol Introduction
Evaluation Form 5 5%
Articles summary 30-10-2014 Research Protocol Literature Review
Evaluation Form 5 5%
Critical appraisal Assignment 20-11-2014 Research Protocol Literature Review
Evaluation Form 10 10%
Review of literature 27-11-2014 Research Protocol Literature Review
Evaluation Form 10 10%
Methods 4-12-2014 Research Protocol Materials &
Methods Evaluation Form 5 5%
Attendance Continuous Continuous 10 10%
Written Research Proposal 18-12-2014 All forms combined 15 15%
Final Research Proposal
Presentation 18-12-2014 Presentation skills evaluation form 15 15%
Final Witten Exam 28-12 to15-1-14 20 20%
Specific Course Evaluation Policies:
A+ 95-100%
A 90-94%
B+ 85-89%
B 80-84%
C+ 75-79%
C 70-74%
D+ 65-69%
D 60-64%
F Less than 60%
Course Instructors:
Title Name Role E-mail Discipline
Dr. Mohamed Bamashmous Course Director [email protected] Public Health Dr. Ameerah Mansour Co-Course Director [email protected] Public Health
Dr. Leena Merdad Instructor [email protected] Public Health
Dr. Dania Sabbahi Instructor [email protected] Public Health
Dr. Ehab Alshouibi Instructor [email protected] Public Health