In order to improve the research skills of Indian medical postgraduates (PG) and teachers in medical institutions, the National Medical Commission (NMC, erstwhile Medical Council of India) has mandated a uniform research methodology course. This online course, “Basic Course in Biomedical Research”, will be offered by ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology (ICMR-NIE), Chennai.
The course will explain the fundamental concepts of research methodology in health. It will be delivered through video lectures and reading materials. Certification will be done based on lecture wise assignments and a final proctored exam.
For Whom?
Medical Postgraduates (MD, MS, MCH, DM) admitted from Academic Year 2019-2020 onwards.
Teachers in medical institutions.
Course duration
Self-Paced; enroll and complete the course at any time
Learning mode
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Video lectures
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Presen?tation s?lides
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MCQs
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Additional resources
Course certificate
Participants who successfully secure a score of 50% or above in the final proctored exam will be awarded an e-verifiable course completion certificate.
Course Syllabus
Conceptualizing a research study
Epidemiological consideraions in designing a research study
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Measures of disease frequency
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Descriptive study designs
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Analytical study designs
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Experimental study designs
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Validity of Epidemiological studies
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Qualitative research methods: An overview
Biostatistical considerations in designing a research study
Planning a research study
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Selection and study population
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Study plan and project management
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Designing data collection tools
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Principles of data collection tools
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Data management
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Overview of data analysis
Ethical issues in a research study
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Ethical framework for health research
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Conducting clinical trials
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Calculating sample size and power
Writing a research protocol
For more details and to enroll in the course, click here.
