1. MedicReS COURSE Introduction to Clinical Research MedicReS aims to educate researchers and provoke discussion about good scientific method, statistics, ethics, publication, and education. Faced with stifling bureaucracy, competition for funds and employer pressure to deliver results, finding the time and space to produce the best research can seem an arduous process. The Lancet. PURPOSE MedicReS Education Center in Vienna To improve the quantitative and analytical skills needed for careers in Clinical Research: planning analyzing and reporting using biostatistics and ethics methods and standards. Clinical Research These gold, green, and other OA experiments will continue in pursuit of the goal shared by all stakeholders - researchers, funders, research institutions and publishers - which is to extend access as far as possible to articles derived from primary research. In parallel there is also the huge challenge of data curation. Publishers support policies on data sharing and work to improve linking original research data to journal content. Publishers believe that the most robust and sustainable solutions to these complex issues will be derived from all stakeholders working together for the common good of universal access, within a sustainable and scalable economic framework. Dr Maria KOUMTZI, MedicReS IC2011, Istanbul MedicReS Course in Vienna 2012 Course Key Subjects: Study Design, Randomization & Blinding, Handling with Bias, ITT, Sample Size Estimation CONSORT

2. Reporting Clinical Trials Clear presentation of research data is a prerequisite for accurate understanding of research and its importance. Reporting guidelines are thus quality assurance tool for all stakeholders in health research: using the checklists and flow diagrams we make sure that all important elements of the research are presented and thus its value and importance understood. For authors, reporting guidelines are a powerful tool for writing clear reports of their work and a reminder what data need to be in the submitted manuscript. CONSORT is the oldest guideline, developed for reporting the results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Adequate reporting of RCTs is crucial for systematic reviews and meta analyses, which provide direct guidance for clinical practice. Prof. Ana Marusic, MD, PhD MedicReS 2011, Istanbul LOCATION Vienna Welcome to Vienna, The capital of bon viveurs! As an art metropolis and the world capital of music, Vienna has a host of attractive events for visitors, as well as legendary charm, traditional and modern features, spacious squares, old buildings, delightful narrow streets, and gardens and parks around every corner. Give in to Vienna's attractions, immerse yourself... 3. CLASSES MedicReS Course in Istanbul 2011 With 8, 16, 24 Capacity Classes MedicReS Education Based on Andragogy Self-concept moves from dependency to independency or self-directedness. Accumulate a reservoir of experiences that can be used as a basis on which to build learning. Readiness to learn becomes increasingly associated with the developmental tasks of social roles. Time and curricular perspectives change from postponed to immediacy of application and from subject-centeredness to performance centeredness. Knowles, M. S. (1980). The modern practice of adult education. Chicago MedicReS Course in Vienna 2008 MedicReS Course in Prague 2011 COMPUTER APPLICATION MedCalc is Official software of MedicReS; all participants will use and get original MedCalc license in this Course Program. MedCalc is user-friendly statistical software. MedCalc is a complete statistical program for Windows designed to closely match the requirements of biomedical researchers. It is fast, user-friendly and reliable. All future updates free of charge. MedCalc is the most user-friendly software for medical researcher. www.medcalc.org 4. CERTIFICATION & ACCREDITATION MedicReS Credit Accreditation Certificate MedicReS Accredited Continuous Medical Education Credit (MACMEC) Equal to 1 ECMEC (European Credit Continuous Medical Education) The One Hour equals One Credit applies with a maximum of 3 MACMEC per half day and 6 MACMEC 's per full day activity. MACMEC's can then be translated by the National Accreditation Authorities in the World in to the National Credits WWW.UEMS.NET What is Accredited CME? Learner-Centered, Practice-Based Accredited CME is based on a learner-centered, continuous improvement model. Accredited providers facilitate self-directed, practice-based education that supports physicians commitment to lifelong learning. Whether health care professionals work in clinical care, research, administration, executive leadership, or other areas of medicine, accredited CME is tailored to their needs and scope of practice. CME is designed to offer solutions to real-world practice issues. In addition to providing updates on the latest medical practices, guidelines, and research, accredited CME activities address local community health concerns and support problem-solving and quality improvement initiatives within health professionals' institutions. Accredited CME is offered through a wide range of formats and structures. Much more than traditional lectures and grand rounds, CME encompasses one-on-one training, performance-improvement projects, patient safety initiatives, online simulation, and learning from teaching, courses, team-based learning, and numerous other approaches. http://www.accme.org/ LANGUAGE: English MAIN SPECIALTY: Please select your specialty area via MedicReS Clinics DURATION: 1 day CREDITS: 6 MACMEC COURSE FEE: 450 Euro + VAT INCLUDINGS: Life Long Valid MedCalc Computer Statistical Program License, Course Materials, Participation Certificate 5. MedicReS CLINICS MedicReS Courses are available in following specialty areas for newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients Anesthesiology & Reanimation Cardiology Cardiovascular & Thoracic Chest Diseases Chest Surgery Dermatology Emergency Medicine General Surgery Internal Medicine Neurology Neurosurgery Obstetrics & Gynecology Ophthalmology Orthopedics & Traumatology Otorhinolaryngology Pediatric Surgery Pediatrics Psychiatry Radiology Urology