Clinical Research Course for Medical and Biomedical Graduates (2011-2013)
Between 2011 and 2013, I spearheaded the organization of an intensive and comprehensive clinical research course tailored specifically for undergraduate students and early postgraduates in the medical and biomedical fields. This educational initiative took place at the renowned Children’s Cancer Hospital, Hospital 57357, marking a significant milestone in fostering research acumen within the medical community during that period.
Course Highlights:
Target Audience:
The primary target audience for this rigorous training program encompassed medical students and recently graduated biomedical scholars.
Expert Faculty:
Our faculty comprised esteemed experts in clinical and biomedical research drawn from Hospital 57357 itself, as well as distinguished researchers hailing from various prominent Egyptian research institutes.
Impactful Reach:
Over the course of those two years, we had the privilege of training and nurturing the research skills of more than 300 enthusiastic participants, each of whom embarked on a journey to unravel the intricacies of clinical research.
Accessible Resources:
For the benefit of those who may have missed out or wish to revisit the invaluable insights shared during the course, we have made the recorded sessions available for convenient access. These recordings serve as enduring reservoirs of knowledge, encapsulating the essence of our endeavor to foster research excellence.
My continued interest and dedication to advancing research within the medical and biomedical domains are a testament to my commitment to the academic and scientific community. These initiatives not only enrich the academic landscape but also empower the next generation of medical and biomedical researchers. We invite you to explore the recorded sessions below and delve into the world of clinical research.
2013
https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLxkr_a9tqaY4aWuQFBtsEHYIxtqd508ZL&v=e-i9YXp7k2Y
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL40983A56740E8CB4
2012
https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PL40983A56740E8CB4&v=npzfRT6aQsU
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL40983A56740E8CB4
Publications resulted from the course
The courses resulted in many publications by the students, besides reports that I have published about the courses:
Amgad M, AlFaar AS (2014) Integrating web 2.0 in clinical research education in a developing country. J Cancer Educ 29:536–40. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-013-0595-5 IF: 1.6 Q4 B4
Alfaar AS, Hassan WM, Bakry MS, Ezzat S (2017) Clinical Research Recession: Training Needs Perception Among Medical Students. J Cancer Educ 32:728–733. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-016-0995-4 IF: 1.6 Q4 B4
Alfaar A, Nour R (2014) What a reference manager can add for a physician in web 2.0 era. Egypt J Cardiothorac Anesth 8:55. https://doi.org/10.4103/1687-9090.143253 IF: NA
Hassanain O, Adel N, Kamal M, et al (2012) Building the First ELearning Paediatric Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Program for Developing Countries. In: European Conference of Oncology Pharmacy. European Journal of Oncology Pharmacy, Budapest, Hungary
AlFaar AS (2011) Teaching Clinical Research Leadership Skills for Undergraduate Medical Students and Impact on Public Health. . In: Washington DC: US Department of State Fellows Congress.