Basic Course in Biomedical Research Handbook

About Basic Course in Biomedical Research: In order to improve the research skills of Indian medical postgraduate (PG) students and teachers in medical institutions, the Board of Governors (BoG) in supersession of Medical Council of India (MCI) has recommended a uniform research methodology course across the country. The online course, "Basic Course in Biomedical Research", is offered by ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology (ICMR-NIE), Chennai (www.nie.gov.in). The course explains fundamental concepts in research methodology. The course includes 23 Lectures covering conceptualization of a research study, epidemiological and bio-statistical considerations in designing a research study, planning and conducting a research study, writing a research protocol and publication ethics. The learning materials include video lectures, presentation slides, example accompaniment (explains the different concepts and steps involved in a health research using a single example throughout the course), reading materials and assignments.About Basic Course in Biomedical Research Handbook by Dr. Tanmay Mehta: -Covers all 23 chapters of Basic course in Biomedical Research by ICMR-Segregation of each chapter into topics for better understanding.-Topic wise self-assessment of MCQs with answers and explanation.-Highlighted important points. -Supplementation of literature wherever applicable.-Charts, figures and tables for better understanding and recall.