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Critical Reading of Epidemiologic Literature

Location
Internet
Term
Summer Institute
Department
Epidemiology
Credit(s)
1
Academic Year
2025 - 2026
Instruction Method
Synchronous Online
Class Time(s)
Saturday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Moyses Szklo
Contact Name
Ayesha Khan
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Description
Develops skills in the critical reading of epidemiologic reports. Reviews key epidemiologic concepts and methods including bias, confounding and interaction. Identifies the key issues and common mistakes in the preparation of epidemiologic reports of empirical research.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Read and interpret reports of epidemiological studies
  2. Identify sources of bias in epidemiological findings and determine how they have been addressed in epidemiologic articles
  3. Identify the peer review process
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 100% Written Assignment(s)
Instructor Consent
No consent required
Special Comments

Course will be taught online via Zoom, on the dates and times the course is scheduled. The students receive first drafts of papers submitted to the American Journal of Epidemiology in advance of the workshop for discussion during the workshop.