Course

Foundations in Clinical Research and Critical Evaluation In-person Course ($495 - $1375)

18 Feb 2027 - 19 Feb 2027

$1,375 Enrol

Full course description

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Date:  18 & 19 February 2027

Registrations close*: Thursday 4 February 2027 (may close earlier if capacity is reached)

*Please note that we are unable to accept late registrations. 

Modality:  In person

Duration:  2 consecutive days, 9.00am – 5.00pm

Price:  From $495 to $1,375 dependant on status and location.  See table below for more details and the relevant price code to use at enrolment.

The short course will be delivered in 11 sessions, lasting approximately one hour each, over two days. Formal presentations will be interspersed with case studies and practical short exercises. Course participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and seek clarification during each session and also provide feedback at the end of the course. Some sessions will end with review questions for formative self-assessment. The course is supported by pre-readings, which will be provided to course participants after registration closes. A glossary, additional online resources and advanced readings on special topics are also provided. While this is an intensive course, it is also focused on the practical steps and pitfalls to avoid when performing and publishing a clinical research study.

You will have online access to the course materials for two months (Monday 22 March to Friday 21 May 2027).  Your access to the course materials will not be extended beyond this date.

If you would prefer to simply gain access to the online materials from March to May 2027, without attending the in-person sessions, then please register for the online course content here: Foundations in Clinical Research and Critical Evaluation - Online 

Schedule of Fees 2027 (please use the appropriate code during enrolment)

Location Attendee status Total cost (NZD) (incl. GST) Price Code
NZ Current student at UoA $495 FCRCE-STUOA
NZ NON-HONORARY Staff at UoA $495 FCRCE-STUOA
For individuals affiliated with UoA, if you wish to pay by Internal Journal, please contact shortcourses@auckland.ac.nz. 
NZ Non-medical professionals outside UoA $675 FCRCE-NPROF
NZ Nursing and allied health professionals $675 FCRCE-NPROF
NZ Resident Medical Officer (RMO) $1075 FCRCE-RMO
NZ Senior Medical Officer (SMO) $1225 FCRCE-SMO
Pacific All course participants based in Pacific countries other than NZ & Australia $825 FCRCE-PAC
Australia All course participants based in AUS $1375 No code required
Elsewhere All course participants based in non-Pacific countries $1375 No code required

 

NOTE: For the table above, we consider the following are Pacific countries:
  • Aotearoa New Zealand
  • Australia
  • Cook Islands
  • Federated States of Micronesia
  • Fiji
  • French Polynesia
  • Kiribati
  • Marshall Islands
  • Nauru
  • New Caledonia
  • Niue
  • Palau
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Samoa
  • Solomon Islands
  • Tokelau
  • Tonga
  • Tuvula
  • Vanuatu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short course structure and topics covered: 

What will the course cover?

  • Session 1: Planning a clinical research study
  • Session 2: Study designs
  • Session 3: Statistical concepts 1
  • Session 4: Statistical concepts 2
  • Session 5: Data management
  • Session 6: Analysis 1
  • Session 7: Analysis 2
  • Session 8: Sample size and power
  • Session 9: Study protocol and statistical analysis plan
  • Session 10: Presenting results
  • Session 11: Writing manuscripts and formulating conclusions

Learning outcomes: 

By the end of the short course, the course participants will be able to:

  1. Understand and apply key concepts in clinical research and data analysis.
  2. Select an appropriate study design to answer a medical research question and understand the strengths and limitations of different study designs.
  3. Create appropriate tables and graphs to present research data.
  4. Know which statistical tests and procedures to apply to different types of analysis, and how to present and interpret different statistical results.
  5. Draw appropriate conclusions from clinical research studies.

Who should attend? / any entry requirements? 

Who is it suitable for?

The course is suitable for:

  • RACP Advanced Trainees, as well as trainees in other disciplines (to enable them to successfully complete the research project requirements of their advanced training).
  • Hospital medical, nursing and allied health staff.
  • Research staff and students.
  • Anyone entering clinical research or seeking to increase their clinical research expertise.

Course Facilitators: Associate Professor Chris McKinlay,    Dr Carol Chelimo

Previous participant reviews:

The following are some anonymous quotes from in-person course participants in the past year:

  • “Thank you so much for putting this training together. I really enjoyed it and learned/refreshed a lot” 
  • “Thanks for the enjoyable 2 days. Lots of valuable learnings. Great to have the opportunity to ask questions despite the full course outline.” 
  • “It is a very good course. Thank you for sharing this knowledge with us.” 
  • “Really enjoyed the content taught. Pitch at the perfect level for me!”
  • “Excellent course!"
  • "Very well structured. Very important topics covered. Thank you!"
  • "Really appreciate both of your efforts, Chris and Carol. Thank you so much."
  • "I enjoyed the course. I liked the speakers, very friendly."

Payment for short courses is normally by credit card. If you need to pay by invoice or require assistance, please email shortcourses@auckland.ac.nz. Please note that the University does not issue individual invoices for amounts less than $500 New Zealand dollars. 

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