PEOPLE’S HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT TRUST

Regd. Office: 23, Shardanagar Society, Near Shreyas crossing, PALDI,

Ahmedabad, Gujarat (INDIA) Pin Code: 380007

Trust Reg. No. E/13663-24/05/2001, Contact: 9428503295,

 E-mail : info@humanhealthcircle.org

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To,

Director / Managing Trustee / CEO / In charge Officer,

SUBJECT:  A Short Course on Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Research Methods

Dear Sir / Madam,

Please accept our heartiest Seasonal Greetings and best wishes with plenty of peace and prosperity.

Peoples Health and Development (PHD) trust is registered charitable trust working in the field of health and development since last seven years. The organization is committed for upliftment of the health status by capacity building of various cadres of health personnel. In this context we are introducing a new short course, “EPIDEMIOLOGY, BIOSTATISTICS AND RESEARCH METHODS” for professionals who wish to have basic training in the subject. After the training the professionals can use the data effectively and interpret meaningfully. You know this is the subject in which very few trained personnel are available.  

The first course was conducted in april 2006 which was highly appreciated even by state & district level government officers whi came from all over Gujarat. For second batch it will be held from 10 -12 July, 2008.(Thursday to Saturday.)

The course fee for early birds is Rs. 2,000 per person till July 1, 2008. The acceptance of nomination/participation will be communicated latest by July 5, 2008. Spot Registration fee is Rs. 2,500. The fee includes material cost, break-fast, lunch, dinner and simple accommodation. The DD should be sent in the name of "Manav Arogy Vartul" payable at Ahmedabad at following address: "Smruti", 23 Shardanagar society, Nr. Shreyas crossing , Paldi , Ahmedabad  - 380007. Ph: 9825455607).

Thanking you in anticipation of favourable reply for encouraging us to carry out such activities and to keep the flame of such activities burning.

We are enclosing the programme schedule.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Yours truly,

(Dr. Rajesh Mehta)

         Secretary

EPIDEMIOLOGY, BIOSTATISTICS AND RESEARCH METHODS

Course Description:

This course is designed for health professionals who wish to have basic training in Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Research Methodology. The course focuses on the principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, their practical applications for investigation of Public Health problems, Planning, Implementation and evaluation of intervention.

• At the end of course the participants will have the knowledge and background to develop, implement and promote policies and programs designed to improve the general health of the population.
• The participant will also be prepared to manage the complexities of public-private and political systems; and also to develop, implement, analyze and evaluate diverse health and health related policies and programs based on scientific analysis , interpretation & evaluation of data.

Faculty:

 Experience faculty of Academic institutes & voluntary organizations  will conduct the course with full involvement of participants.

Method: 

Real life case studies along with various exercises will be used for better understanding. Hands on training with computer & field visit will enrich the training.

Participants:      

P. G. Student (PSM and other branches), Medical officer, Manager, Project In-charge, Coordinator, Supervisor, Statistician, Research Associate & Assistant, Scientist & Researcher.  

Venue:

Department of Community Medicine, Kesar Sal Medical college, Opp. Science city, Ahmedabad.

EPIDEMIOLOGY, BIOSTATISTICS AND RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Schedule

Those who   wish   to  learn   EPI INFO Software

( developed by WHO &  CDC) will have to spend

some time after 6:00 pm.

NOMINATION FORM

Full Name (in capital letters)                        :

Date of Birth (DD/MM/YY)                :

Address with phone No.                        :

                Residence                        :

Office                                :

(Please tick the address and phone No. you would like us to use)  

Mobile                                        :

E-mail                                         :

Educational Qualification (s)                :

Present Position                                :

Years of Professional Experience        :

Any other information that you may like share to strengthen your nomination:

Place:

Date:

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