Field work, written and oral project report. HPC506a also required. Dr. M. Testa, Dr. R. Monson 2.5 credits Lectures, seminars, case studies. Two 2-hour sessions each week. Explores practical and conceptual issues in the design, conduct, analysis and evaluation of human studies through the discussion of current research and methodologies.
Students design studies to address important health problems.
Class discussion and group projects are emphasized. The focus of this course is a field visit to Cuba. In Cuba, we expect to visit institutions such as the Ministry of Public Health, the schools of medicine and public health, health research institutes, and AIDS sanatorium, and community health clinics. In depth discussions with individuals who set and implement health policy, infectious disease researchers, community doctors, and local community health workers are a significant part of this trip. In order to prepare for the trip, students will attend seminars and review selected readings.