Health Sciences 2014–2015 University Calendar

7.5.10

Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health

Core Medical Courses

This Department contributes to the multidisciplinary curriculum components of Fundamentals of Medicine and Dentistry (FMD; formerly Basis of Medicine (BOM)), Transition to Clinical Practice (TCP; formerly Introduction to Clinical Medicine (ICM)), and Senior Clerkship components. In addition, see the Elective Program for elective opportunities in epidemiology and community health.

Introduction to Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Lectures and small group tutorials cover basic principles of epidemiology and biostatistics as applied in clinical and community settings. Included are research design and methods, dealing with bias and confounding, screening and risk appraisal, statistics, and critical appraisal of the literature.

Public Health and Preventive Medicine

INDS 420 Physicianship 4.

(4) (Prerequisite: INDS 320.) (Restrictions: M.D.,C.M. students only.) Social dimensions of medical judgment; social contract; organization of health services emphasizing preventative interventions, advanced topics including giving bad news, clinical thinking, cross-cultural communication, and boundary issues.

This is a short intensive course which consolidates knowledge, attitudes and skills related to public health and clinical preventive medicine. Lectures examine public health issues in prevention and health protection and promotion, including health system organization, community diagnosis, urban health, social inequalities in health, as well as implementing preventive medical services in clinical practice. Through specific case studies in small group tutorials, students gain the skills necessary to identify public health problems and collaborate with public health authorities in controlling threats to the public health.

Graduate Courses in Epidemiology and Biostatistics

The Department offers two degree programs of study in Epidemiology: M.Sc. (Thesis) and Ph.D.; as well as three programs in Biostatistics: M.Sc. (Thesis), M.Sc. (Non-Thesis), and Ph.D. The differences between the programs are in the specific course requirements and the focus of the research. See the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies eCalendar for descriptions of courses and programs.

Graduate Courses in Occupational Health

The graduate program in Occupational Health offers a multidisciplinary approach to problems of occupational health and safety. It offers two graduate degrees: a Ph.D. and a Master of Science, Applied in occupational health sciences. See the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies eCalendar for descriptions of courses and programs.

Graduate Courses in Public Health (M.Sc.P.H.)

The mission of the M.Sc. (Non-Thesis) in Public Health program at McGill is to train outstanding public and population health professionals by offering a rigorous academic program in concepts, methods, research, and practice. See the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies eCalendar for descriptions of courses and programs.

Changes are made after the publishing of this Calendar. Always check Class Schedule for the most up-to-date information. This includes class times, locations and instructors.

Note: “you” refers to students newly admitted, readmitted or returning to McGill.

Use the Course Search for descriptions of all courses and the term when they are offered. Search for courses using specific keywords in the free-form field. Note: not all courses listed here are offered every term or year.