Series Overview

This series will introduce clinical research methods using a curriculum formatted for medical professionals who have an interest in applying research methods to study healthcare problems at Geisinger, and those medical professionals interested in collaboration with Geisinger research faculty. The curriculum is organized to cover basic concepts in epidemiology and biostatistics to more advanced topics including meta-analysis, implementation science and uses of machine learning in healthcare. This course also includes mentoring and consultation support designed to allow attendees to develop a research project, if desired. Combined, these lectures will enable participants to gain practical knowledge related to clinical research methods and available resources at Geisinger for professional development and research-related activities. 

Target Audience

This activity is designed for clinicians, residents, fellows, medical students, and all other specialty roles who are interested in learning more about research methods. 

Planning Committee

Amanda Young, MS - Activity Director 

H. Lester Kirchner, PhD 

Alex Chang, MD, MPH

Accreditation 

In support of improving patient care, Geisinger College of Health Sciences is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation 

Geisinger College of Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity.

Disclosure Policy

Geisinger College of Health Sciences must ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its continuing education activities. Each person in a position to control the educational content of a CE activity must disclose the existence or non-existence of any financial relationship that they have with an ineligible company. There is no minimum financial threshold; individuals must disclose all financial information, regardless of the amount. Individuals must disclose regardless of their view of the relevance of the relationship to the education. Any identified conflicts of interest will be resolved prior to the start of the activity. Subsequently, disclosure information is made available prior to the start of the activity.