The National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria has advertised its 2017 Research Methodology Workshop
Objective
To facilitate acquisition of basic knowledge and necessary skills for research in Medicine and Proposal/Dissertation writing.

Definition , Spectrum and Types of Health Research Design
Defining Research problems, Setting Objectives, Statistics and Research Methods
Writing Research Proposals (Planning, Protocol Development and Report Writing)
Good Clinical Practices and Clinical Trials
Role of Computer in Medical Research (EPI Info and SPSS)
Literature review, Use of Physical and Virtual Library, Use of Internet, Search Engines, Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis
Ethical considerations in medical research
Clinical Governance
Writing –Up , presentation and Defense of Dissertation
Faculty Based Group Discussion on Research Proposal (Practical Group Session)
Evidence Based Health Care
Statistical Methods (Summary, Inferences and Interpretation)
Basic Principles And Method of Writing Papers For Publications
Practical Sessions on Processing of Proposal And Presentation to the College
Budget and Sources of Funding for Research
Expected Participants
Medical Doctors preparing for the final (Part II) Fellowship examinations of the National College in all specialties, Medical Officers of Health, Fellows and Other Medical/Dental Practitioners
Date
Monday 27th Feb – Friday 3rd March 2017
Time
8.00 am – 6.00pm daily
Course fee
N50,000.00 per participant (Fees cover course materials, tea break and lunch)
Mode
Non-Residential
Registration CLOSES at the end of the second day of workshop
Intending participants are to pay through the remita payment platform and note the Remita Retrieval Referral (RRR) number generated for payment purpose in line with the Federal Government Treasury Single Accounts (TSA). Click here for details on payment for NPMCN services
Attendance is mandatory for Residents doctors preparing for Part II Fellowship Examinations
Certificate will be issued at the end of the workshop. Participants will also earn MDCN CPD credit units
Dr. S. S. Sule, FMCPH
Course Coordinator
Prof. O. A. Atoyebi, FMCS
College Registrar
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