PHARMACOEPIDEMIOLOGY AND RATIONAL DRUG USE
A short course on research methodology and application
Applications are invited for enrolment in a ten week short course on
Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Use to be offered by the Discipline of
Clinical Pharmacology and Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and
Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, The University of
Newcastle, Australia. The course is aimed at academics, government
personnel, health professionals and industry staff who are concerned with
aspects of drug evaluation, drug regulation, drug subsidisation and quality
use of medicines and will be run by a multi-disciplinary faculty from The
University of Newcastle in conjunction with national or international guest
lecturers.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION
Problem-based sessions, small group tutorials, site visits to drug
regulatory agency. Formative assessment procedures. Opportunities may exist
to undertake an attachment to the Therapeutic Goods Administration or
Pharmaceutical Benefits Branch in Canberra.
COURSE CONTENT
PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOEPIDEMIOLOGY
Introduction to Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Application of epidemiological and statistical methods to pharmacoepidemiology
ADVANCED PHARMACOEPIDEMIOLOGY TOPICS
Drug utilisation studies
Time series analysis
Adverse drug reaction surveillance
Systematic reviews and meta-analysis
Applicability of clinical trial data.
PROBLEM-BASED PHARMACOTHERAPY
Problem-based sessions will be used to explore a range of therapeutic
problems that are relevant to developing and developed countries
PHARMACOECONOMICS
Application of economic analysis to pharmaceuticals
Application of pharmacoeconomic techniques to formulary and
reimbursement decisions
Pharmacoeconomics and health care economics
RATIONAL DRUG USE ISSUES
What is rational drug use?
Development and use of indicators
Investigating and explaining provider behaviour
Strategies for changing provider behaviour
WHO Guide to Good Prescribing
NATIONAL DRUG POLICIES
What are drug policies?
Legislation and evaluation of drugs
Ensuring equity of access to pharmaceuticals
Ensuring quality use of medicines and appropriate industry policies
DATA ANALYSIS PROJECT/PROTOCOL DEVELOPMENT
Data analysis strategies
Data management and introduction to statistical analysis programs
Analysis of research data with tutor assistance
Development of research protocol with tutor assistance (optional)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should normally hold a relevant health science degree from a
recognised institution. Applications should be accompanied by copies of
documentary evidence of entry qualifications, including an academic
transcript. Credit will be granted towards future enrolment in a Graduate
Diploma or Masters Degree for those wishing to pursue further postgraduate
training at The University of Newcastle.
LANGUAGE
Applicants should be proficient in the English language as this will be the
only language of instruction.
VISA AND IMMIGRATION PROCEDURES
Contact should be made with your nearest Embassy to seek information about
studying in Australia and obtaining a visa. All necessary documentation
should be completed and forwarded to the Centre as soon as possible.
DATE
July 21 to September 26, 1997 10 week course
VENUE
The course will be conducted at the Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and
Biostatistics, David Maddison Building, King and Watt Streets, Newcastle,
Australia and on campus at The University of Newcastle, Callaghan.
COST
Course fee AUS $12,000. (This is set by the Institution not the course
convenors)
For groups larger than 5 students lower fees will be available. Please
contact David Henry (see contact details below).
The fee covers course notes and consumables; a closing dinner; Certificate
of Attainment; and all administration costs. It does not cover the costs of
travel, accommodation and living expenses. Estimates of these costs can be
provided.
FUNDING
Participants are expected to seek their own funding. Possible sources
include the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID), The
Asia Development Bank, The World Development Bank, or the United Nations
Development Program or the World Health Organisation.
For further details contact David Henry: mddah@alinga.newcastle.edu.au
David Henry,
Discipline of Clinical Pharmacology,
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences,
The University of Newcastle,
Newcastle Mater Hospital,
Waratah, NSW, AUSTRALIA
Phone +61 (0)49 211856
Fax +61 (0)49 602088
mddah@alinga.newcastle.edu.au
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