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CODE 68323
ACADEMIC YEAR 2024/2025
CREDITS
SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR MED/50
LANGUAGE Italian
TEACHING LOCATION
  • GENOVA
SEMESTER 2° Semester
MODULES Questo insegnamento è un modulo di:
TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB

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

This course aims to expose students to the scientific method, the guidelines for good clinical practice, and the basics of medical statistics. Learning outcomes will include the ability to critically read and interpret a scientific article, participate in scientific debate, be involved in the design of a clinical study, analyze data, and draw conclusions.

TEACHING METHODS

Lectures with the aid of computer supports and debate.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The Scientific Method: Motivation, History, and Examples

Research protocols and study designs

The role of medical statistics

Data presentation and interpretation

Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines

Analysis and discussion of scientific publications

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

The lecturer will share his slides with students. 
Additional textbooks might be suggested during the class to delve further into specific topics.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

FEDERICA BARBIERI (President)

LUCA BAGNASCO

MAURO COSTAGLI

MICHELA SACCHEGGIANI

CARLO ALBERTO CUTOLO (Exam Board Member of Integrated Course)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

The lessons will take place in the first semester.
The class schedule will be available at the following link:
https://easyacademy.unige.it › portalestudenti

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral discussion on the topics covered during the lectures. Students with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) or other certified special educational needs can arrange an alternative exam modality by contacting Professors Costagli and Girtler at least 10 days before the exam.

 

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The exam will cover the topics discussed in class and will assess the student's ability to present and delve into the material. The student must demonstrate the ability to describe the steps of the scientific method, discuss different types of clinical study designs, understand the fundamental principles of good clinical practice, and be familiar with the different types of scientific publications. Students who do not obtain a score of at least 18 points out of 30 will not pass the exam.

 

Exam schedule

Data appello Orario Luogo Degree type Note
27/01/2025 12:00 GENOVA Orale
13/02/2025 12:00 GENOVA Orale
05/06/2025 12:00 GENOVA Orale
30/06/2025 12:00 GENOVA Orale
11/09/2025 12:00 GENOVA Orale