Clinical Epidemiology
Master the principles of clinical research design and evidence-based medicine through practical applications in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment.
Master the principles of clinical research design and evidence-based medicine through practical applications in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment.
This comprehensive course teaches the fundamentals of clinical epidemiology, focusing on how to translate clinical problems into research questions. Students learn to design and evaluate studies across key areas including diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and etiology. The curriculum combines theoretical principles with real-world clinical examples, helping healthcare professionals develop skills in evidence-based medicine and research methodology.
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What you'll learn
Design effective clinical studies
Evaluate diagnostic research methods
Assess prognostic studies
Analyze intervention research
Apply epidemiological principles
Develop evidence-based approaches
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138 Minutes PreRecorded video
7 assignments
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There are 7 modules in this course
This course provides a thorough introduction to clinical epidemiology through seven comprehensive modules. The curriculum covers the complete research process from problem identification to study design and implementation. Students learn through lectures, case studies, and practical assignments, developing skills in designing and evaluating clinical research.
About the course
Module 1 · 50 Minutes to complete
Introduction to Epidemiology
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Diagnostic Research
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Prognostic Research
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Intervention Research
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
The Online Debate
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
Exam and Conclusion
Module 7 · 1 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Clinical Epidemiology Expert and Cardiovascular Research Leader
Dr. Arno W. Hoes serves as Vice-Chair of the Executive Board and Dean of the Medical Faculty at Utrecht University Medical Center. His academic credentials include an MD from Catholic University Nijmegen (1986) and a Ph.D. in Clinical Epidemiology (1992) from Erasmus Medical Center Rotterdam. Through his Coursera course "Clinical Epidemiology," he helps students understand principles of clinical research and epidemiological methods. His research focuses on cardiovascular disease prevention, early diagnosis, and management, particularly in heart failure. As former Chair of the Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care (2010-2019), he led major research initiatives in clinical epidemiology. He co-authored a widely-used textbook on clinical epidemiology and has published over 300 peer-reviewed papers. His expertise spans clinical trials, diagnostic research, and preventive cardiology. He serves on the Dutch Medicines Evaluation Board and editorial boards of several medical journals, including the European Journal of Heart Failure. Recently, he co-founded U-TRIAL and The Healthcare Innovation Center (THINC) to advance clinical research and healthcare innovation.
Clinical Epidemiology Expert and Global Health Leader
Dr. Diederick (Rick) Grobbee serves as Professor of Clinical Epidemiology at Utrecht University Medical Center and Distinguished University Professor of International Health Sciences and Global Health. His academic credentials include an MD from Utrecht University and a Ph.D. in Epidemiology from Erasmus University Rotterdam. Through his Coursera courses in epidemiology and clinical research, he helps students understand principles of medical research and global health. As founder of the Julius Center in 1996, he established one of the world's leading institutions for clinical epidemiology. His research focuses on cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment, having authored over 1,300 scientific papers and supervised more than 150 Ph.D. fellows. His contributions earned him fellowship in the Royal Dutch Academy of Sciences and knighthood in the Order of the Dutch Lion. Currently serving as Editor-in-Chief of Global Heart and Chief Scientific Officer of Julius Clinical Research, he continues to advance clinical research and global health initiatives while directing the MSc program in Epidemiology at Utrecht University.
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