Research Methods and Critical Appraisal Course

This day course will allow delegates to:
- Understand the strengths and weaknesses of the different study designs in observational research and know the circumstances in which it is appropriate to use them
- Understand the principles that underlie randomised controlled trials and realise how easily they can be undermined or subverted by poor design or execution
- Have developed a reliable approach to the evaluation and appraisal of published clinical research papers
- Be able to impress their senior colleagues at journal club meetings and interviews with their critical appraisal skills
- Have no fear about the critical appraisal sections of examinations
- Be in a position to contribute to the design and development of research projects