2024 Education course (half-day)
The ABCs of randomized controlled trials**
Saturday, May 4
1 – 5pm PT
Seattle Convention Center - Arch Building
Organizers
- Penny Asbell, MD, FACS, MBA, FARVO — University of Memphis
- Tianjing Li, PhD — University of Colorado Denver
Audience
Researchers, clinicians, not for profit grant reviewers, industry personnel that work on clinical trials.
Description
While researchers and clinicians attain expertise in their respective specialties, they usually do not acquire proficiency in clinical trial techniques as part of their PhD, postdoctoral, residency, or fellowship training. Yet, they often have research questions that would best be answered with a clinical trial, such as efficacy and safety of a new treatment. Grant reviewers may also need to understand and even judge clinical trial applications, as part of not-for-profit grant funding and /or pharmaceutical industry activities. This course provides an overview of the basics of clinical research, primarily randomized controlled trials (RCT), and the key steps to develop a good trial and /or to review grant applications that contain clinical trial activities.
After attending this course, you will be able to:
- Identify the different types of clinical trials
- Describe the pyramid of evidence and the role of RCT
- List methods to minimize bias in design and conduct of clinical trials
- Explain role of the manual of procedures and its key elements
- Name resources needed for RCT (clinical sites, coordinating center, reading centers etc.)
- Develop an effective clinical trial ensuring quality evidence and reproducibility
Course fee
* Coffee breaks included with a half-day course registration
| Half-day course fee |
Up to March 8 |
March 9 - April 26 |
After April 26 |
| Member | $140 | $175 | $190 |
| Member-in-training | $105 | $120 | $130 |
| Nonmember | $185 | $220 | $235 |
| Nonmember-in-training | $130 | $145 | $155 |
**NOTE - Bundle deal available
- This course is eligible to bundle with the following morning course:
- Breakfast and lunch included if registered for a morning AND afternoon half-day course
| Bundle course fee |
Up to March 8 |
March 9 - April 26 |
After April 26 |
| Member | $235 | $290 | $320 |
| Member-in-training | $175 | $200 | $220 |
| Nonmember | $310 | $365 | $395 |
| Nonmember-in-training | $215 | $240 | $260 |
Physician accreditation statement
The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physician credit designation
ARVO designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
International Attendees: The American Medical Association (AMA) has determined that physicians not licensed in the U.S. who participate in CME activities are eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.