Journal Club "Infectious Disease Dynamics"
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- assess published studies about infectious diseases, focusing on methodological approach and validity of the findings
- give a clear presentation of a published study, focusing on the most important aspects of reporting and interpretation.
- actively participate in discussions about the epidemiology of infectious diseases
Topics/Content
Published (preferable recent) about any infectious disease, with a focus on epidemiological methods, infection dynamics and statistical analysis. Powerpoint presentation of the publication, preferably following a reporting guideline for the type of study. Group discussion about any aspect of the presentation.
Activities / Program
- Choosing publication at least one week before the presentation
- Preparatory reading
- Presentation of paper by individual students
- Active discussion of papers in group
Basic information
| Number | E046.JC.24 |
|---|---|
| Dates | On first Thursday of every month except semester break -ongoing registration- |
| Times | 12:00 - 13:00 |
| Course location | Online: On-site: |
| Lead | Prof. Nicola Low |
| Seats max. | Number of participants upwards open |
| Course language | English |
| Registration deadline | Registration is possible at any time. |
| Format | Individual event from Public Health Sciences Course Program You will receive a certificate of attendance. |
| Governing Unit |
Faculty of Medicine University of Bern Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM) |
| ECTS info |
1 ECTS points will be credited for this course For an accreditation of the ECTS, active participation of minimum 8 sessions and an oral presentation are required. |
Target audience
This course targets PhD students, postdocs, clinicians, and public health practitioners who would like to acquire skills in the topics.
Application and admission procedure
A tertiary education degree is required. The program manager decides on the final admission. Priority is given to PhD students.
Application process: You are requested to enroll online. Seats will be allocated according to date of enrolment.
Costs
Participation free of charge
Cancellation regulations
no cancellation fee, please inform phs-admin.ispm@unibe.ch if you want to leave the Club
Contact
University of Bern
Public Health Sciences Course Program
c/o Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine
Mittelstrasse 43
3012 Bern
Switzerland
Tel: +41 31 684 34 04