BIOSTATISTICS WORKSHOP 2015 – LEVEL 2

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 stay@hotelalma.ca
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. The contact information you provide is required by our
Office to register you in the course, prepare material and courses for your use, plan
for future courses and notify you of similar, upcoming courses offered by our Office.
Financial information is used to process applicable fees and is retained for future
reference. Call 403.220.4251 if you have questions about the collection or use of
this information.
Cumming School of Medicine, Office of Continuing Medical
Education and Professional Development,
University of Calgary, TRW Building,
3280 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4Z6
REGISTRATION SERVICES
Phone 403.220.7032
Email cmereg@ucalgary.ca
cumming.ucalgary.ca/cme