Critical appraisal of a retrospective cohort study
In this session, we will assess a paper that is a retrospective cohort study about the Prevention of Neisseria gonorrhoeae with Meningococcal B Vaccine. Learning goals Learning activities Required reading Demonstrate respectful, constructive, adaptive interactions with peers and/or facilitators, including punctual attendance, advanced preparation, professionalism, and giving and receiving feedback. Describe how to appraise a […]
Critical appraisal of a retrospective cohort study (Facilitator)
In this session, we will assess a paper that is a retrospective cohort study about the Prevention of Neisseria gonorrhoeae with Meningococcal B Vaccine. Learning goals Learning activities Required reading Demonstrate respectful, constructive, adaptive interactions with peers and/or facilitators, including punctual attendance, advanced preparation, professionalism, and giving and receiving feedback. Describe how to appraise a […]
Critical appraisal of a prospective cohort study
In this session, we will assess a paper that is a prospective cohort study about community burden and transmission of acute gastroenteritis caused by norovirus and rotavirus. We will also revisit the terms incidence, prevalence, and attack rate. Learning goals Learning activities Required reading Demonstrate respectful, constructive, adaptive interactions with peers and/or facilitators, including punctual […]
Observational study design
Learning Goals Resources Describe the design of case-control studies Discuss biases and confounds in case-control studies Discuss possible ways to deal with confounding in the design or analysis of an observational study Define and discuss the appropriate use of a cross-sectional study Differentiate between real and spurious associations in observational studies Describe a frequent sequence […]
Critical appraisal of a prospective cohort study (Facilitator)
In this session, we will assess a paper that is a prospective cohort study about community burden and transmission of acute gastroenteritis caused by norovirus and rotavirus. We will also revisit the terms incidence, prevalence, and attack rate. Learning goals Learning activities Required reading Demonstrate respectful, constructive, adaptive interactions with peers and/or facilitators, including punctual […]
Critical analysis of a case-control study
This session focuses on the critical analysis of a case-control study. Topics will include: Analysis of a relatively straightforward case-control study addressing a communicable disease outbreak. The application of outbreak investigation principles to a single-source outbreak of Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157:H7 following student field trips. Learning goals Learning activities Required reading Demonstrate respectful, constructive, […]
Critical analysis of a case-control study (Facilitator)
This session focuses on the critical analysis of a case-control study. Topics will include: Analysis of a relatively straightforward case-control study addressing a communicable disease outbreak. The application of outbreak investigation principles to a single-source outbreak of Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157:H7 following student field trips. Learning goals Learning activities Required reading Demonstrate respectful, constructive, […]
Introduction to quantitative research methods
Learning Goals Resources Interpret confidence intervals and alpha levels, and explain what they mean for statistical uncertainty and decision‑making. Describe foundational principles of quantitative research, including variables, measurement, and basic inferential concepts Differentiate major study designs—descriptive vs. analytical, and observational vs. experimental—and recognize the strengths and limitations of each Define key study design concepts such […]
Calculating and interpreting statistics for the health sciences (Facilitator)
Learning Goals Demonstrate respectful, constructive, adaptive interactions with peers and/or facilitators, including punctual attendance, advanced preparation, professionalism, and giving and receiving feedback Interpret and calculate statistical tests that are used in the health sciences In the large-group session, you learned about a few basic statistical methods used in the health sciences. In this small group […]
Critical analysis of a case report (Facilitator)
In this session, we will assess a paper that is a case report on a patient with episodes of confusion and hypoglycemia. What was the diagnosis? Read the case report to find out! There will also be a short discussion on a case report and where it fits into the evidence-based pyramid. Learning Goals Learning […]