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SCHEDULE FOR PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF EPIDEMIOLOGY 27th October to 8th November 2025
A 13-day intensive course covering fundamental and advanced concepts in epidemiological research methods, statistical analysis, and study design.
Day 1 - Monday, 27.10.2025
The course begins with foundational concepts in epidemiological measurements, providing participants with essential tools for understanding disease patterns and health outcomes in populations.
Day 2 - Tuesday, 28.10.2025
01
8.30 am - Measurement errors & Agreement
Jayaprakash Muliyil
02
10.30 am - Sampling and Sampling Errors
Shalini Jeyapaul
03
1.30 pm - Confidence interval and Sample Size estimation
Jackwin Sam Paul
04
3.45 pm - Electronic Data Capture
Sam Marconi / Divya Muliyil
Day 2 focuses on critical aspects of data quality and collection methods, including understanding measurement errors, proper sampling techniques, and modern electronic data capture systems.

Coffee breaks at 10.15 am and tea break at 3.30 pm, with lunch from 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm
Day 3 - Wednesday, 29.10.2025
Morning Sessions
  • 8.30 am - Diagnostic tests (Kuryan George)
  • 10.15 am - Coffee
  • 10.30 am - Diagnostic Tests (Kuryan George)
  • 12.30 pm - Lunch break
Afternoon Sessions
  • 1.30 pm - Outbreak Investigation (Venkataraghava Mohan)
  • 3.30 pm - Tea
  • 3.45 pm - SPSS (Sam Marconi / Divya Muliyil)
Wednesday's curriculum covers diagnostic test evaluation and outbreak investigation methodologies, essential skills for public health professionals dealing with disease detection and epidemic response.
Day 4 - Thursday, 30.10.2025
Morning Focus
8.30 am & 10.30 am
Causal Association
Jayaprakash Muliyil
Afternoon Session
1.30 pm
Screening in Health
Venkataraghava Mohan
Practical Training
3.45 pm
SPSS
Sam Marconi / Divya Muliyil
Thursday emphasizes understanding causal relationships in epidemiology and health screening principles, with continued hands-on training in statistical software applications.
Coffee break at 10.15 am, lunch break 12.30 pm - 1.30 pm, tea at 3.30 pm
Day 5 - Friday, 31.10.2025
Friday's program combines statistical hypothesis testing with crucial ethical considerations in research, ensuring participants understand both the technical and moral dimensions of epidemiological studies.
Day 6 - Saturday, 1.11.2025
8.30 am - Using secondary health data and surveillance
Faculty: Sam Marconi
Learn to leverage existing health databases and surveillance systems for epidemiological research and public health monitoring.
10.30 am - Review of Journal Article
Faculty: Shalini / Sam Marconi
Critical analysis and evaluation of published epidemiological research, developing skills in scientific literature review.
Saturday's condensed schedule focuses on practical applications of epidemiological knowledge through secondary data analysis and critical evaluation of published research.

Coffee break scheduled at 10.15 am
Day 7 - Monday, 3.11.2025
Clinical Trials
Monday marks the beginning of advanced study design modules with comprehensive coverage of clinical trials.
  • 8.30 am - Clinical Trials (Jacob John)
  • 10.15 am - Coffee
  • 10.30 am - Clinical Trials (Jacob John)
  • 12.30 pm - Lunch break
Afternoon Activities
  • 1.30 pm - Introduction to group activity (Jackwin Sam Paul / Shalini)
  • 3.30 pm - Tea
  • 3.45 pm - SPSS (Sam Marconi / Divya Muliyil)
The introduction of group activities begins, allowing participants to apply theoretical knowledge in collaborative practical exercises.
Day 8 - Tuesday, 4.11.2025
8.30 am
Cohort studies
Kuryan George
10.30 am
Cohort studies (survival analysis)
Kuryan George
1.30 pm
Group Activity – Study design
Jackwin Sam Paul / Shalini
3.45 pm
SPSS
Sam Marconi / Divya Muliyil
Tuesday focuses on longitudinal study designs, with particular emphasis on survival analysis techniques and continued group work on study design projects.
Standard break schedule: Coffee at 10.15 am, lunch 12.30 pm - 1.30 pm, tea at 3.30 pm
Day 9 - Wednesday, 5.11.2025
Morning Sessions
8.30 am - Case Control Studies
10.30 am - Case Control Studies
JP Muliyil / Divya Muliyil
Afternoon Work
1.30 pm - Group Activity
3.15 pm - SPSS
Jackwin / Shalini Paul
Sam Marconi / Divya Muliyil
Wednesday is dedicated to case control study methodology, one of the fundamental study designs in epidemiology, with continued group activities and statistical software training.

Note the adjusted schedule: Coffee at 10.15 am, lunch 12.30 pm - 1.30 pm, tea at 3.00 pm
Day 10 - Thursday, 6.11.2025
Thursday covers cross-sectional study designs and introduces systematic review methodology, essential tools for evidence synthesis in epidemiological research.
Group activities continue to develop, with participants working intensively on their study design projects under faculty guidance.
Day 11 - Friday, 7.11.2025
Friday introduces mixed methods research approaches and culminates with the first presentations of group study design projects, evaluated by all faculty members.
8.30 am - Mixed Methods Research
Dorothy Lall
10.15 am - Coffee Break
10.30 am - Mixed Methods Research
Dorothy Lall
12.30 pm - Lunch Break
1.30 pm - Group activity - Study Design
Divya Muliyil / Shalini
3.00 pm - Tea
3.30 pm - Presentation of study design
All faculty
Day 12 - Saturday, 8.11.2025
1
8.30 am - Final Presentations
Presentation of study design
All faculty
2
10.00 am - Coffee Break
Final networking opportunity
3
10.30 am - Course Evaluation
Participant feedback and assessment
4
11.00 am - Valedictory
Closing ceremony and certificate presentation
The course concludes with final study design presentations, comprehensive evaluation, and a valedictory ceremony celebrating the completion of this intensive 13-day journey through the principles and practice of epidemiology.
Participants will have gained comprehensive knowledge in epidemiological methods, statistical analysis, study design, and practical research skills essential for public health practice and research.