Course description

This course develops knowledge and skills in the application of social thinking and qualitative methods to a public health problem. Students will have the opportunity to plan a qualitative investigation of a selected topic and in doing so will gain skills in data gathering techniques; considering ethical issues; data recording and management; data analysis and interpretation; and qualitative report writing. Students will consider how qualitative research can be used to inform health policy and practice, with particular emphasis on the value of mixed methods in public health research. This course is only available to students enrolled in Doctor of Medicine (MD) program.

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