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Date: 8 December 2011
Research is complex, and for students studying public health sometimes the best lessons come from those working in the field. In mid-November around 80 students from the University of Hyderabad were given the opportunity to meet senior academic staff of The George Institute and discuss the basic concepts of public health research.
Allied health students from the School of Medicine at the University listened to a wide range of researchers from different health backgrounds.
Topics included:
- epidemiology and study designs
- surveillance and biostatistics
- principles of qualitative research
Participants also discussed research priorities in India in the areas of:
- chronic diseases
- injuries
- mental health
- women and child health
- eye health
- health services
- health policy
- communicable diseases
Supported by faculty staff, the students were asked to lead a group discussion on the second and final day. Small groups were asked to discuss a research question and develop a research plan, using the knowledge gained on the first day. A presentation of their research plan and Q&A session completed the day.
The students expressed overwhelming support for more training activities such as this in future. Researchers claimed the training exercise a success, and hope to build on it through future collaborative efforts.
This was the first joint event between The George Institute, India, and the University of Hyderabad following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding earlier this year.
