OVERVIEW

The goal of this course is to expose students to the scientific method and good clinical practice (GCP), and to introduce concepts of medical statistics, which constitutes the basis to be able to read and discuss the scientific literature, participate to the scientific debate, and design and conduct a clinical study.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

To read and interpret the scientific literature; to design, conduct and present a clinical study.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The goal of this course is to expose students to the scientific method and good clinical practice (GCP), and to introduce concepts of medical statistics, scientific writing and dissemination of scientific results. Learning outcomes include the ability to read and discuss the scientific literature, participate to the scientific debate, and design and conduct a clinical study.

TEACHING METHODS

Frontal lessons and debate, in person or e-learning

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

• The scientific method, including motivation, history and examples;
• Clinical research protocols and study designs;
• Concepts of medical statistics;
• Data presentation and interpretation;
• The good clinical practice (GCP);
• Analysis and discussion of scientific publications.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Provided during the class and shared on Aulaweb. Additional textbooks might be suggested during the class to delve further into specific topics.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

FEDERICA BARBIERI (President)

MARIA MUSOLINO (President)

LUCA BAGNASCO

MAURO COSTAGLI

CARLO TRAVERSO

ALDO VAGGE

LESSONS

LESSONS START

March 2021

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral discussion of the topics covered in class; please register at https://servizionline.unige.it/studenti/esami/

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The quality of presentation and the ability to delve further into specific topics will be evaluated

Exam schedule