Spanning May to July 2024, this course is segmented into four parts, blending e-learning, online sessions, and an in-person live session. It's structured to enrich participants' understanding of clinical research, focusing on developing relevant, feasible research projects with a high potential for publication.
Research Course 2024
How to make your research more relevant, feasible and publishable
About the Research Course
Format and Schedule
- Part 1 – E-learning (May–13 June 2024): Involves enrolment in the EUROSPINE Learning Management System for self-paced learning, including modules on research protocols, methodological concepts, and study design. Assessment through MCQs and CME evaluation.
- Part 2 – Introduction Online Session (13 June 2024): An interactive session for meeting faculty and peers, and the first workshop on research questions.
- Part 3 – In-Person Live Session (27–28 June 2024, IRCAD, Strasbourg, France): Engaging in lectures, workshops, and group work. Requires physical attendance.
- Part 4 – Final Evaluation Online Session (10 July 2024): Presentation of developed research protocols and Q&A with the faculty.
Quick Facts
Live session date and time
Virtual live session - Introduction: 13 June 2024 (18:00–19:30 CEST)
Live session: 27 June 2024 (08:30–17:30 CEST) and 28 June 2024 (08:30–12:30 CEST)
Virtual live session - Final evaluation: 10 July 2024 (18:00–19:30 CEST)
Venue
IRCAD
1 Pl. de l'Hôpital, 67000 Strasbourg, France
Max. attendees
24 delegates
Registration fees
EUROSPINE member: 800 EUR
Non-member: 1,000 EUR
CME accreditation
EACCME accreditation is currently pending.
Language
English
E-learning
A computer (Mac/PC) or tablet (Android/Mac) and stable internet connection are required to access the e-learning content.
In preparation for the live session, a mandatory and self-paced e-learning component will be available mid/late May 2024 on the EUROSPINE Learning Management System (LMS). This component must be completed before the live session.
Course completion
The course is only deemed as complete when participants have met ALL of the following conditions:
Passed the e-learning with at least 70% AND
Attended the introduction live session AND
Attended the in-person live session AND
Attended the final evaluation live session AND
Submitted the course evaluations for the e-learning and the live sessions component
Target audience
The course is open to all professionals interested in gaining a basic understanding of clinical research. This course will provide an overview of the methodology used to conduct clinical research. The purpose of the course is to provide clinicians with the fundamental concepts and tools to design clinical studies.
Meet the Course Faculty
Emin Aghayev, Switzerland
E-learning faculty
Benjamin Blondel, France
Course faculty
Marco Campello, United States
Course faculty
Yann-Philippe Charles, France
Course faculty
Wolfgang Hitzl, Austria
E-learning faculty
Aria Nouri, United Kingdom
Course faculty
Miranda van Hooff, Netherlands
Course faculty
Carmen Vleggeert-Lankamp, Netherlands
Chair of Research Council and Course
Director
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Registration
This course is a unique opportunity for you and your research group to initiate the design of your study.
Be sure not to miss this opportunity!