Every Thursday 16:20-17:50 (Apr 11, May 16, 23, 30, Jun 6, 13, 20, 27, Jul 4), 17:30-19:00 (Apr 18, 25, May 9), 16:20-17:50 & 18:00-19:30 (Jul 11). 単位数/Credit(s): 2. 授業代表教員/Director: 押谷 仁. 開講期間/Term of Classes: April 11 － July 11, 2024. 履修年度: 2024. 科目ナンバリング/Course Numbering: -E. 使用言語/Language Used in Course: 英語.
医学研究方法論
Study Design for Researches on Medical Sciences (医学研究方法論)
Mayuko Saito, Naho Tsuchiya, Takeaki Imamura
Online
This is a course designed for beginners in human medical research and those seeking to strengthen their academic writing skills in the field. Throughout this course, students will study the basic concepts of research in medical science, systematic reviews, and how to formulate research questions. By becoming familiar with study design in epidemiology, statistical methods, and academic writing, students will be able to present a study proposal at the end of the course. This course focuses on quantitative research involving human subjects. However, it is open to students conducting basic science or qualitative studies. Additionally, we welcome Japanese students who wish to engage in scientific discourse with international students.
1) To learn the basic concepts of human medical research
2) To be able to write a study proposal by the end of the course
3) To learn critical appraisal of medical research designs 4) To be able to make scientific discussion with other students in English
1. Apr 11 (Thu) 16:20-17:50 Introduction to study design
2. Apr 18 (Thu) 17:30-19:00 Research question
3. Apr 25 (Thu) 17:30-19:00 Systematic reviews
4. May 09 (Thu) 17:30-19:00 Study design in epidemiological research
5. May 16 (Thu) 16:20-17:50 Errors and biases
6. May 23 (Thu) 16:20-17:50 Sampling
7. May 30 (Thu) 16:20-17:50 Critical appraisal (1) - Risk
8. Jun 06 (Thu) 16:20-17:50 Critical appraisal (2) - Diagnosis
9. Jun 13 (Thu) 16:20-17:50 Critical appraisal (3) - Treatment/Prognosis
10. Jun 20 (Thu) 16:20-17:50 Proposal writing (1) - Introduction & Aims
11. Jun 27 (Thu) 16:20-17:50 Proposal writing (2) - Methods (1)
12. Jul 04 (Thu) 16:20-17:50 Proposal writing (3) - Methods (2)
13. Jul 11 (Thu) 16:20-17:50 Study proposal presentation (1) / Grant and ethics applications
14. Jul 11 (Thu) 18:00-19:30 Study proposal presentation (2)
Students will be graded based on attendance, written and oral presentation of study proposal, and class participation.
Students are required to submit not only the class assignments but also to read the assigned materials in advance. Students are encouraged to consult their instructors if they have problems regarding any materials discussed in the class.