Notes and Plans for Biostatistics Course for Clinical Pharmacology Fellows
- Less didactic with more examples and more practical information
- Hammer simple points
- Document "must knows"
- Have students read in advance and minimize the use of the projector
- Give homework and give tests for self-assessment
- Homework can consist of analyzing small datasets, choosing tests and descriptive statistics, and interpretation of statistical calculations
- Spend more time on interpretation
- Consider presenting methods used in bad papers
- Provide clearer learning objectives
- Make sure all students meet minimum standards
- Force reading and other work in advance
- Each student will have to present one section of material for 20 min. (approx. 5 slides)
- Add a new section on the scientific and ethical approach to research related to designs and prospective analysis plans
- Obtain feedback during sessions
- Remind students about clinics
For journal clubs, discuss
- Nuances of trial design
- Explanation of tests
- Weaknesses
and consider assigning presenters to bring out some statistical points. Have a free-for-all after the presentation.