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

• Nuances of trial design
• Explanation of tests
• Weaknesses