Cohort Studies (ESP39)

Aim

This course will provide an introduction to the cohort design for students with an intermediate level background in epidemiology. Competencies to be gained in the course include the ability to interpret findings from cohort studies and to apply principles for the design of cohort studies.

Location & Organization

Organizer

NIHES - Netherlands Institute for Health Sciences

Co-organizers

Erasmus University

Course Director

Prof. Dr. Jonathan Samet

Faculty / Teachers

Prof. Dr. Jonathan Samet

Location / venue

Rotterdam, Erasmus University

Costs

1500/2000/2500 euro for 1/2/3 weeks of participation in the Erasmus Summer Programme.

Timing & Workload

Duration Five days of three hours.
ECTS points 0.7
Frequency Once a year
 

Teaching methods used

Lectures.

Examination no

Criteria

Is the course taught in English? yes
Is documentation available? (book, syllabus)? yes
Is the course open for external researchers? yes

Remarks

Part of the Erasmus Summer Programme.

Introductory level epidemiology course work and introductory level biostatistics are required.

A laptop is required.

More Information

http://www.nihes.nl/site/index.php?id=482,541,0,0,1,0&course_id=25