Application Extended! – Overview and Data Analysis Examples of the CODA Randomized Clinical Trial Summer Program Workshop

8/10/23 – 8/11/23

Hybrid, University of Michigan

Come experience this unique opportunity to learn how to access clinical data through PCODR! This workshop will provide an in-depth overview of the design and implementation of the PCORI-funded Comparison of Outcomes of Antibiotic Drugs and Appendectomy randomized clinical trial in order to support reuse. The morning lectures will present the design and methods used in the two primary study publications and examples of secondary analysis of the study data will be included. Each afternoon, attendees will have hands-on experience working with the data centering on guided exercises using de-identified CODA data. Consultation for exploring your own research interests using CODA data will be available. Early career participants are especially encouraged to apply for this workshop. See the full course description (pdf) for more information.

Prerequisites: Substantive interest in health-related research. Familiarity with health-related datasets, experience utilizing codebooks to understand the purpose and use of a dataset, and experience defining and operationalizing research questions. Working knowledge of at least one of the major statistical software packages (SPSS, Stata, SAS, or R) will be required for understanding course examples.

Application: 1) Upload the following documents to this Google form:

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter with a brief description of health related research experience/interests and why you want to attend this workshop

2) Register with the ICPSR Summer Program by providing your information and selecting the waitlist for this workshop

Registration fee: There is no registration fee for accepted participants.