Course

Foundations in Clinical Research and Critical Evaluation - Online ($495 - $1375)

22 Mar 2027 - 21 May 2027

$1,375 Enrol

Full course description

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Access Dates: Monday 22 March 2027 to Friday 21 May 2027

Registrations close*: Monday 8 March 2027 

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

Modality:  Online-self-paced

Duration:  Participants will be able to access the course for 2 months

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. Formal presentations will be interspersed with case studies and practical short exercises. 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 2027 to Friday 21 May 2027).  Your access to the course materials will not be extended beyond this date.

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 FCRCEO-STUOA
NZ NON-HONORARY Staff at UoA $495 FCRCEO-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 $625 FCRCEO-NPROF
NZ Nursing and allied health professionals $625 FCRCEO-NPROF
NZ Resident Medical Officer (RMO) $1025 FCRCEO-RMO
NZ Senior Medical Officer (SMO) $1175 FCRCEO-SMO
Pacific All course participants based in Pacific countries other than NZ & Australia $825 FCRCEO-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 enrol? / 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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