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NPTEL

Basic Course in Biomedical Research

NPTEL and National Institute of Epidemiology via Swayam

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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


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Lectures   Conceptualizing a research study 1 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 review Epidemiological considerations in designing a research study 4 Measures of disease frequency 5 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 studies 9 Qualitative research methods: An overview Bio-statistical considerations in designing a research study 10 Measurement of study variables (Types of data, Descriptive statistics) 11 Sampling methods 12 Calculating sample size and power Planning a research study 13 Selection of study population (inclusion/exclusion criteria) 14 Study plan and project management 15 Designing data collection tools 16 Principles of data collection 17 Data management 18 Overview of data analysis Ethical issues in conducting a research study 19 Ethical framework for health research 20 Conducting clinical trials Writing a research protocol 21 Preparing a concept paper for research projects 22 Elements of a protocol for research studies 23 Publication ethics

 

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    Midhat @midhat018
    The course objectives were really clear and simplified! How can you do biomedical research and data collection stuff.
  • Sreekanthrao Banda
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    It was very much helpful for me to understand the best of objectives of the online course of biomedical research.
    The lectures are so impressive and simplified to understand and made me confident , efficiently apply practically. I Thank you Sir/Madam organizers, developers and excellent lectures.
  • Anonymous
    Excellent course. A must for anyone want to do research. Additional resources links: Basic course in biomedical research handbook e-book: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B08ZNQP2RS/ Paperback:https://www.amazon.in/dp/163957316X/ BCBR online Q-bank: h…
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