Program Description: 

Abstract:
The faculty of the MCW Division of Biostatistics present a yearly statistical lecture series targeted at basic and clinical investigators. The series provides an introduction to statistical techniques and concepts used in medical research; a wide range of topics are included. Lectures are on Fridays throughout the Fall and Spring semesters.

ACCME Accreditation Statement: The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education to physicians.           

AMA Credit Designation Statement: The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Hours of Participation: The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 1.0 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.

Target audience: 

This program is designed for physicians, residents, fellows, graduate students, MCW faculty and staff.

Learning objectives: 

Overall: To provide clinicians and researchers with tools to understand statistical methodology used in published papers and help them effectively communicate with statisticians about research projects.
Specific Objectives:

  •  Familiarize the audience with basic statistical concepts and terminology.
  •  Introduce commonly used statistical methodology.
  •  Describe a variety of research design.
  •  Illustrate benefits of careful statistical analysis.
  •  Provide a forum for questions.
Faculty & credentials: 

Speaker:
Kwang Woo Ahn, PhD
Assistant Professor
Division of Biostatistics
Medical College of Wisconsin

Acitivity Director:
Kwang Woo Ahn, PhD
Assistant Professor
Division of Biostatistics
Medical College of Wisconsin

Activity Committee Members:
Jessica Pruszynski, PhD
Assistant Professor
Division of Biostatistics
Medical College of Wisconsin

Haley Montsma, BBA
Program Associate
Division of Biostatistics
Medical College of Wisconsin

All persons in control of content have NO relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Contact

Name: 
Tiara Cargile
Phone number: 
+1 (414) 955-8281
Email: 
tcargile@mcw.edu
Session date: 
03/07/2014 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm CST
Location: 
Medical College of Wisconsin
8701 Watertown Plank Road
Medical Education Building- M2050
Milwaukee, WI 53226
United States
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Add to calendar: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.

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