COURSE OBJECTIVES 2022

• List the key attributes of an appropriate research question.
• Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the longitudinal cohort studies, case-control studies, and randomized clinical trials.
• Understand the basic principles of article publication and manuscript review processes.
• Describe how to critically read research papers, understanding the main sources of bias and confounding, as well as the clinical impact of different research findings.
• List the attributes of a good mentor and the key principles of a successful mentor-mentee relationship.
• Describe the process for promotion from Assistant to full Professor and the “currency” of academic faculty for career advancement.
• Use the basic functions of a statistical software package.