Pattern

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. Other learner groups such as research staff and project managers would also benefit from this education.  

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this course, the participant should be able to:

  • Navigate the research process
  • State clear and concise research questions and hypotheses
  • Know how to choose the appropriate design for research question
  • Describe basic epidemiological and biostatistical methods used in clinical research
  • Critically evaluate published research

Course Cancellation Policy

In the unusual circumstance that this course is cancelled, you will be called and/or emailed.  Geisinger is not responsible for any airfare, hotel or other costs incurred.
 

Attendance

Attendance will be recorded within three to four days of the conclusion of the activity.  Credit will display on your continuing education transcript once the activity evaluation is completed.  
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.50 Participation Credit
Course opens: 
01/01/2025
Course expires: 
12/31/2025
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
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Virtual
United States

Geisinger Faculty

Amanda Young, MS
Director of the Biostatistics Core, Geisinger

H. Lester Kirchner, PhD
Chair of the Department of Population Health Science, Geisinger

Alex Chang, MD, MPH
Associate Professor, Departments of Nephrology and Population Health Sciences, Geisinger

 
Content Disclosure
The faculty has attested that their presentations and/or content are HIPAA compliant.  
 
Individuals in a position to control educational content for this activity have disclosed no relevant financial relationships. 
 
CE Committee Members/Content Reviewer(s) have disclosed no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests. 
 
*Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.  

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 

Faculty and all others who have the ability to control the content of continuing education activity sponsored by Geisinger College of Health Sciences must disclose to the program audience whether they do or do not have any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest or other relationships related to the content of their presentation(s). 

Commercial Support

None

Available Credit

  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.50 Participation Credit
 
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