Duration
50h AUTR
Number of credits
| University certificate in clinical epidemiology and healthcare economics | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The "Seminars and Conferences" course aims to raise students' awareness of recent advances and contemporary issues in clinical epidemiology and health economics. Students are required to attend at least five seminars or conferences, selected from a list proposed by the university or recognized scientific events in these fields. Each session will help develop their understanding of current research methodologies, emerging trends, and practical challenges related to applying research in healthcare systems.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Critically synthesize the information and knowledge presented in the seminars or conferences.
- Identify the practical implications of the concepts and methodologies discussed during the conferences for research and practice in clinical epidemiology and health economics.
- Develop critical analysis skills for scientific presentations, identifying their strengths, limitations, and opportunities for improvement.
- Actively participate in constructive discussions on the topics covered, drawing on the knowledge gained from the attended conferences.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
- Mandatory attendance at a minimum of five seminars or conferences throughout the semester.
- Writing a critical synthesis document (2 to 4 pages) for each attended conference, highlighting the theoretical and practical contributions of the presentation.
- A face-to-face discussion with the course instructor, focusing on the synthesis document and the student's critical reflections.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Blended learning
Further information:
Teaching mode: hybrid
- Participation in conferences can be done either in-person or remotely, depending on the organization of the events.
- The final interview with the instructor will take place in-person.
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam AND oral exam
Further information:
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam AND oral exam
Further information:
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam AND oral exam
Further information:
Submission of attendance certificates proving attendance at at least five seminars or conferences (mandatory).
Evaluation of the quality of the critical synthesis document:
Ability to clearly and accurately summarize the content of the conference.
Ability to critically analyze the subject, identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the presentations.
Originality and relevance of reflections on the application of the discussed concepts.
The final grade will also take into account the interview with the instructor, assessing the student's understanding of the topic and ability to discuss the points raised in the synthesis document.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Contacts
Olivier Bruyère : olivier.bruyere@uliege.be