CUMMING SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Office of Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development BIOSTATISTICS WORKSHOP 2015 – LEVEL 2 Friday, May 15, 2015 Health Sciences Centre, 3330 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, AB COURSE OVERVIEW “Remember that all models are wrong; the practical question is how wrong they have to be to not be useful.” – George E Box REGISTER ON-LINE cmeregistration.ucalgary.ca PAPERLESS CONFERENCE Access to handouts will be available prior to conference ON-SITE REGISTRATION Based on availability, is not guaranteed and a surcharge may be applied Health professionals are increasingly required to be able to critically evaluate research evidence as a basis for the delivery of evidence-based practice. This is a course beyond introductory level and it is a discussion and practical application of understanding the application and presentation of statistical methods and results for publication. Participants of this workshop should already have understanding of basic statistical concepts as well as experience in basic statistical analyses. Using case examples from health research frontier, and the framework of the Statistical Analyses and Methods in the Published Literature (SMPL) Guidelines, the emphasis of your learning will be how to systematically and critically appraise statistical aspects of a published article and to be able to assess the quality of the statistical methodology. COURSE OBJECTIVES ACCOMMODATION The intent of the workshop is for learners to: Registrants must make their own accommodation arrangements. We recommend: • understand and critically appraise the statistical methodologies found in health research literature, including descriptive statistics, methods for the comparison of two groups, regression analysis and survival analysis Hotel Alma 169 University Gate NW Calgary, AB T2N 1N4 Phone 403.220.2588 Toll Free 1.877.498.3203 Email [email protected] hotelalma.ca • understand basic statistical concepts, such as multiple comparison, power and regression modelling To obtain a University rate, please indicate the promotion code CONTED and show your CME&PD course confirmation/receipt upon arrival. CREDITS • understand and detect common errors in statistical analyses WHO SHOULD ATTEND Physicians and other health professionals involved in health research MAINPRO-M1 – 6.0 credits MOC Section 1 – 6.0 credits cumming.ucalgary.ca/cme BIOSTATISTICS WORKSHOP 2015 – LEVEL 2 | PAGE 1 OF 4 COURSE PROGRAM Friday, May 15 0800 Registration / Breakfast 1300 0830 PART I General Principles for Reporting the Results of a Descriptive Statistical Analysis and the Statistical Comparison of Two Groups PART III Critical Appraisal of the Statistical Methods and Results of a Published Article Reporting a Multivariable Logistic Regression Analysis 1430 Refreshment Break 1000 Refreshment Break 1500 1030 PART II Critical Appraisal of the Methods and Results of a Descriptive Statistical Analysis and the Statistical Comparison of Two Groups in a Published Article PART IV Critical Appraisal of the Statistical Methods and Results of a Published Article Reporting a Multivariable Survival Analysis 1630 Adjournment 1200 Lunch PROGRAM MAY CHANGE DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL PLANNING COMMITTEE FACULTY Beverly Collisson PhD Co-Chair Marianne Sarah Rose PhD Biostatistician Alberta Health Services Marilynne Hebert BScN MEd PhD Co-Chair Heather Armson MD MCE CCFP FCFP Juan Antonio Garcia MD MSc (Med Edu) CCFP Maeve O'Beirne MD PhD CCFP Moné Palacios PhD Margaret Russell MD PhD FRCPC Chloe Burnett MSc MEd CME Representative Luz Palacios-Derflingher PhD Senior Statistical Associate/Biostatistician Faculty of Kinesiology Adjunct Assistant Professor Department of Community Health Sciences University of Calgary Diane Simpson PhD MDE CME Representative DISCLOSURE OF POTENTIAL FINANCIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST In keeping with accreditation guidelines, speakers participating in this event have been asked to disclose to the audience any involvement with industry or other organizations that may potentially influence the presentation of the educational material. Disclosure will be done verbally and using a slide prior to the speaker’s presentation. cumming.ucalgary.ca/cme BIOSTATISTICS WORKSHOP 2015 – LEVEL 2 | PAGE 2 OF 4 ACCREDITATION The University of Calgary – Office of Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development is fully accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS). STUDY CREDITS CFPC RCPSC MAINPRO–M1 MOC SECTION 1 This program meets the accreditation criteria of The College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been accredited by the University of Calgary Office of Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development for up to 6.0 MAINPRO-M1 credits. This activity is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by University of Calgary Office of Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development. Participants may claim up to a maximum of 6.0 study credits. ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION DRESS MEALS SCENT FREE Dress is business casual. Sweaters or items of clothing that can be layered are recommended since temperature in the venue may fluctuate. In general, each course offers a light breakfast, nutrition break(s) and lunch. We are unable to accommodate special dietary restrictions (for example, gluten free, peanut allergies). To ensure the comfort of everyone attending this event, we ask you to not wear scented products. cumming.ucalgary.ca/cme BIOSTATISTICS WORKSHOP 2015 – LEVEL 2 | PAGE 3 OF 4 COURSE # – 10008500-30000 Biostatistics Workshop 2015 – Level 2 May 15, 2015 REGISTRATION FORM PROFESSION STUDENT / RESIDENT OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL – PLEASE SPECIFY PHYSICIAN (FULL-TIME STUDENTS ONLY) PLANNING COMMITTEE FIRST NAME LAST NAME ADDRESS CITY PROVINCE AREA CODE PHONE EXT AREA CODE POSTAL CODE FAX EMAIL CHEQ AMEX VISA MASTERCARD CARD NUMBER PAYMENT BY M M Y Y SIGNATURE EXPIRY DATE Yes, I wish to subscribe to the CME monthly electronic newsletter REGISTRATION FEE REGISTER GST included – UCalgary GST Registration #108102864RT0001 ON-LINE $ 278.25 EARLY RATE on or before May 7, 2015 $ 315.00 REGULAR RATE after May 7, 2015 $ 163.80 Student / Resident cmeregistration.ucalgary.ca BY FAX Credit Card Payment Only Confidential Fax Fax 403.270.2330 (FULL-TIME STUDENTS ONLY) BY MAIL Cheque Payable – UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PROTECTION OF PRIVACY ACT Registration information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. 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