The Institute for Population Health (IPH) of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) organized a workshop on the fundamentals of health research for 49 healthcare professionals. The two-day workshop combined didactic sessions and interactive activities to equip the participants with foundational skills and knowledge to enable them to become familiar with the core concepts of epidemiology and biostatistics used in research. Titled, "Understanding Basics of Health Research," the first day of the workshop explained key concepts, such as the terminology of healthcare research, metrics for measuring health, disease and mortality rates, biostatistical concepts, population sampling and probability, and the basics of study design. The second day included sessions on the basics of prophylactic and therapeutic trials, clinical trial design, testing for statistical significance, the value of screening in public health, and methods for understanding and interpreting research. The learning sessions were led by four distin guished speakers from the IPH with special expertise in healthcare research. Dr. Sohaila Cheema, associate professor of clinical population health sciences, and assistant dean for the Institute for Population Health, said: "We believe understanding basic epidemiology and biostatistics used in published literature is crucial for healthcare professionals to make informed, evidence-based decisions in clinical practice, leading to improved patient outcomes and population health. We are extremely gratified that several healthcare professionals joined us to learn these key skills and knowledge and very pleased that they engaged with great enthusiasm during the workshop." Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) seeks to build a solid and sustainable foundation in biomedical research and provide the finest education possible for medical students, to improve health care both now and for future generations, and provide high quality health care in the State of Qatar. Source: Qatar News Agency
Related Posts
British Foreign Office: Minister David Lammy will call for a ceasefire in Gaza
Jerusalem – Ma’an – The British Foreign Office said that Minister David Lammy will call for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, during his first visit to the Middle East.
The British Foreign Office added that Minister Lammy will raise the issue…
‘MOTEX Khan al-Harir’ exhibition kicks off with participation of 300 companies
Prime Minister, Hussein Arnous, launched on Thursday activities of MOTEX Khan al-Harir exhibition on the Fairgrounds in Damascus countryside.
With the participation of more than 300 national companies, the exhibition displays different types of wear…
Speaker lauds Bahrain’s global humanitarian efforts
Manama, Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam, Speaker of the Council of Representatives, emphasised that Bahrain’s humanitarian efforts are rooted in the royal vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, supported by His Royal Highness Prince Salman …