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Exploring the science, practice, and business of medicine.
Exploring the science, practice, and business of medicine.
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Students will advance their knowledge and professional potential in meaningful areas of health care like clinical and translational research.
In this Harvard Macy Institute blog post Paul Greenberg discusses systematic reviews of health professions education.
Health care professionals working in a range of roles and settings can benefit from strengthening their clinical research skills and learning to examine data from different perspectives. As part of this six-month certificate program, the participants took part in a project where they were grouped into multidisciplinary teams and challenged to discover new insights using existing datasets.
Epi’ means upon and ‘demos’ means people. The word ‘epidemic’ means something that falls upon people. This definition reflects one of the basic ideas of modern epidemiology, which is to look at diseases at the level of populations.
How cognitive load theory (CLT) provides an educational framework based on cognitive psychology that can inform workplace teaching and learning during the pandemic is explored in this Harvard Macy Institute blog post.
Explore key ethical principles and practical guidance to help medical professionals navigate complex decisions in clinical research.
Master the art of formulating impactful research questions and selecting appropriate study methods in medical research
Building a strong network of like-minded colleagues is key to advancing in clinical research, unlocking opportunities, and reaching career goals.
Clinical researchers face challenges such as designing effective studies, securing funding, and analyzing data, but advanced training in research skills can help overcome these obstacles.
Clinicians must enhance their understanding of research design, epidemiology, and biostatistics to critically evaluate studies and design impactful projects that improve patient care. Developing these skills enables them to collaborate effectively, interpret evidence rigorously, and apply findings meaningfully in clinical settings, ultimately advancing both their careers and health care outcomes.