Indo-USF Joint Course On Clinical research Methods on February 12-18, 2009

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Indo-USF Joint Course on Clinical Research Methods & Adolescent HIV-Update

Ahmedabad, India, February 12-18, 2009

ABOUT THE COURSE

The AIDS International Training and Research Program of the University

of South Florida and VadodaraMedical College, funded by NIH, has

developed a course in `Clinical Research Methods' for local

Indian health care professionals who wish to strengthen their clinical

research skills, particularly in the area of Adolescent HIV/AIDS.

KEY TOPICS

This 7-day intensive training program will offer both didactic and

hands-on training in the following subject areas:

1. Literature searching/critical literature review, scientific writing,

scholarly publication.

2. Evidence based medicine, clinical research and trials.

3. Biostatistics in clinical designs.

4. Interpretation of study findings, internal and external validity,

applicability of findings.

5. Ethical considerations in clinical research including IRB process.

6.Grantproposal writing and grant management.

7. Clinical research leadership and management.

8. Special topics and project development in diagnosis and management of

adolescent HIV disease.

ELIGIBILITY:

A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in

science or its equivalent. Open to all health Care professionals

including MDs, PhDs or Nursing Professionals who are interested in

clinical research.

Application Requirements:

•Submit a cover letter indicating the reasons for interest in this

course and CV to Crawford

(email: ncrawfor@...)

By due date January 20, 2009

•The fee for this course is RS 3000 which will be due upon receipt

of acceptance. Course fees will cover supplies, lunch and refreshments.

•Inquiries: Crawford <Ncrawfor@...>

or Dr. Eknath Naik <enaik@...>

http://www.usf-aitrp.org

Eknath Naik

e-mail: <enaik@...>