March 2017 Research Methodology Workshop

Objective
To facilitate acquisition of basic knowledge and necessary skills for research in Medicine and Proposal/Dissertation writing.

Course Content

• Definition , Spectrum and Types of Health Research Design
• Defining Research problems, Setting Objectives, Statistics and Research Methods
• Writing Research Proposals (Planning, Protocol Development and Report Writing)
• Good Clinical Practices and Clinical Trials
• Role of Computer in Medical Research (EPI Info and SPSS)
• Literature review, Use of Physical and Virtual Library, Use of Internet, Search Engines, Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis
• Ethical considerations in medical research
• Clinical Governance
• Writing –Up , presentation and Defense of Dissertation
• Faculty Based Group Discussion on Research Proposal (Practical Group Session)
• Evidence Based Health Care
• Statistical Methods (Summary, Inferences and Interpretation)
• Basic Principles And Method of Writing Papers For Publications
• Practical Sessions on Processing of Proposal And Presentation to the College
• Budget and Sources of Funding for Research

Expected Participants
Medical Doctors preparing for the final (Part II) Fellowship examinations of the National College in all specialties, Medical Officers of Health, Fellows and Other Medical/Dental Practitioners

Date
Monday 27^th Feb - Friday 3^rd March 2017

Time
8.00 am - 6.00pm daily

Course fee
N50,000.00 per participant (Fees cover course materials, tea break and lunch)

Mode
Non-Residential

Registration CLOSES at the end of the second day of workshop

Intending participants are to pay through the remita payment platform and note the Remita Retrieval Referral (RRR) number generated for payment purpose in line with the Federal Government Treasury Single Accounts (TSA). Click here for details on payment for NPMCN services

Attendance is mandatory for Residents doctors preparing for Part II Fellowship Examinations

Certificate will be issued at the end of the workshop. Participants will also earn MDCN CPD credit units

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Dr. S. S. Sule, FMCPH
Course Coordinator
sssule2002@yahoo.com
Prof. O. A. Atoyebi, FMCS
College Registrar
registrar@npmcn.edu.ng