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Outcomes Research CourseThe next Outcomes Research Course will be held at ACS Headquarters, Chicago, IL, November 14 -16, 2008
OVERVIEW OF THE 2006 COURSE: The second biennial Outcomes Research Course was offered by the Surgical Research Committee of the American College of Surgeons, November 17-19, 2006. This course was designed for clinical and health services researchers with varying degrees of experience in the field of outcomes research. In 2006, participants were first able to select modules appropriate to their skill level and interest. Surgeons new to the field could focus on didactics and skills-based labs in managing, analyzing, and interpreting large datasets. Those with more established research agendas were able to present their research to experts for critique and advice. All participants were exposed to both scientific and practical aspects of the ongoing surgical outcomes research of leaders in the field. The educational objectives of this course were:
During the course, participants met their peers, selected from surgical departments in US and Canadian academic medical centers, and had ample opportunity to network with the faculty, which included surgeons in the forefront of outcomes research. The program featured lectures, labs, and breakout sessions in:
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION CREDIT ACCREDITATION CME CREDIT 2006 Outcomes Research Course Faculty 2006 Outcomes Research Course Bibliography ACS CONTACT
Revised November 12, 2007
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