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Erasmus Summer Programme (ESP)
For more information about the Erasmus Summer Programme (ESP), please go to:
www.erasmussummerprogramme.nlMaster
Master of Science in Health Sciences | 1 Year | FULL-TIME | 70 EC points
For whom?
This MSc programme focuses on training students who are already educated in research methodology, but wish to take a step further in developing a successful career in health science research. This programme is also interesting if you want to enhance your chances of pursuing a PhD.
Read MoreMaster of Science in Health Sciences | 2(+)years | Part-time | 70 EC points
For whom?
This world-class programme is ideal for the working health professional, who wishes to take a step further in developing a successful career in health science research. The programme can be fully customized to fulfill your professional and personal aspirations and fit your busy schedule.
Read MoreResearch Master in Health Sciences | 2 Years | FULL-TIME | 120 EC points
For whom?
Just graduated with a Bachelor Degree in clinical, public health or biomedical sciences and want to start making substantial contributions to future developments in medicine as a researcher? Then this Research Master is for you! With a wide range of majors and guidance from some of the greatest minds in these fields, you will be well on your way to a very successful research career.
If you are a medical student of Erasmus MC, we have accustomed the Research Master programme to your Bachelor and Master in Medicine.
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02 Dec 2024 - 13 Dec 2024
Principles of Public Health [CK050]
About this course
Life expectancy increased in the past decades, but will this remain to be the case? While public health strategies contributed to improvements in population health, major challenges remain. Improving population health in the next decade(s) requires a thorough analysis of current challenges, their causes and solutions. In this course, students will learn the concepts and methods for an analysis of the health of the population, the identification of the main causes, and the evaluation of strategies to improve population health. Summary measures of population health and the impact of diseases on population health will be start of the course, followed by a life course perspective on multilevel determinants of health. Variations in health will be investigated with mediation analysis. Students will also be introduced in mixed method approaches for the evaluation of public health strategies, including natural experiments.
For students in our master programmes, the core concepts presented in this course will be assessed in the core competences exam that bundles the fall semester courses. This is in addition to the assessment during the course in the form of assignment(s). The core competences exam is only mandatory for students starting their programme in August 2021 or later, while the assignments during the course are mandatory for all participating students.
You can view a view examples of the group assigment here
Read More03 Dec 2024 - 12 Dec 2024
Presentation Skills for All Audiences [LLS10]
About this course
In this ‘hands-on’ course you will learn how to present your research in a concise, structured and inspiring way. In addition to general presentation skills you will learn how to deliver your message to any audience (lay as well as scientific audiences), special attention will be given to online presentations, pitching your work and answering audience questions.
Read More04 Nov 2024 - 15 Nov 2024
Science Communication [LLS12]
About this course
As a researcher, you will be trained to communicate your research findings to colleagues by means of a poster, a conference talk, or a scientific publication. But fellow scientists are not the only target group for our results: we often want to further disseminate our findings. Are we well equipped to communicate our research findings to a wider audience and what does it take to do this properly? In four half-day sessions we will explore some of the basic principles of science communication. In the lectures we will discuss topics such as what is meant by societal impact, how to determine the target group of your research and how to communicate to different audiences. In subsequent interactive sessions, you will implement the gained knowledge in several exercises using your own research.
The live sessions for this course will take place on:
Monday 4 November
Friday 8 November
Monday 11 November
Friday 15 November
The assessment consists of:
- Attendance and professional conduct;
- Preparatory assignments;
- Final assignment: creating a pitch video.
04 Nov 2024 - 02 Dec 2024
Networking & Influencing Skills [LLS14]
About this course
How do you get things done in such a complex organization as the Erasmus MC? As in any big organization there are formal procedures and informal channels. In this one day course you will get a better view of your political arena and the players in your field. You will understand your own challenges and you will be invited to step out of your comfort zone to make the impact you deserve. Body language, tone, voice, tempo and bearing discomfort are needed to increase your visibility. At the end of the day you will know who to approach, and how, to make the first step in achieving your goal.
Read More06 Jan 2025 - 17 Jan 2025
Selected Topics in Epidemiology [CK060]
About this course
This course focusses on the application of the theoretical concepts, that students have thus far learned in the previous courses of the core curriculum, to health-related topics. After having learned the principles of research methods, study designs, and statistical analyses, it is equally important to learn how to effectively apply these concepts in "real-life" settings. To improve population health, theoretical background needs to be complemented with applied epidemiological competencies. In this course, we will retain the established and novel didactics of epidemiology with an overlay that prepares the students to work on specific health-related topics. The overall aim of this course is to teach students how the theoretical concepts appear in real-life settings (sometimes presented using different terminologies).
The course includes a wide range of domains:
- Infectious disease epidemiology (Prof.dr. S.J. de Vlas);
- Medical psychology (Prof.dr. J.J. van Busschbach);
- Health technology assessment (Dr. B.S. Ferket);
- Pharmaco-epidemiology (Prof.dr. B.H.C. Stricker);
- Psychiatric epidemiology (Dr. A.I. Luik);
- Lifestyle epidemiology (Dr. R.G. Voortman);
- Genomic and molecular epidemiology (Prof.dr. F. Rivadeneira);
- Big data (Prof.dr. D. Rizopoulos).
For students in our master programmes, the core concepts presented in this course will be assessed in the core competences exam that bundles the fall semester courses. This is in addition to the assessment during the course in the form of assignment(s). The core competences exam is only mandatory for students starting their programme in August 2021 or later, while the assignments during the course are mandatory for all participating students.
Read More07 Oct 2024 - 11 Oct 2024
The Body-Mind Connection [LLS09]
About this course
During this course we will explore how the evidence-informed practice of embodied awareness can be beneficial to increase resilience and prevent burnout. The healthcare environment can be challenging and demanding, causing a feeling of pressure and stress. This can lead to physical and emotional fatigue, disengagement, feelings of reduced accomplishment, and a myriad of physical ailments – these are signs and symptoms of burnout. We know the problem is caused by both organizational and individual factors and that a systems approach is necessary. We also know that developing your own personal skills gives you more agency over your own wellbeing. In this course you will learn skills you already have but that are undervalued in the rationality of our current society.
You will leave with insight into your own reaction patterns through experiential learning. You will develop practical skills to take better care of yourself and stay more balanced. The tools will help you to stay clear headed, calm and focused while making critical decisions and having to perform under pressure.
18 Nov 2024 - 29 Nov 2024
Clinical Epidemiology [CK040]
About this course
Research questions in clinical epidemiology originate from clinical practice. Caring for patients commonly triggers the research-minded clinician to question his/her knowledge and decisions. Questions may revolve around risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, prognosis and/or interventions leading to research studies. Results from clinical epidemiological research are used in patient management decisions. Understanding the research results, recognizing the limitations, and knowing how to apply them are essential to translate clinical research results to application in day-to-day clinical practice.
In this course, the principles and practice of clinical epidemiology and the application of the results to clinical decision making will be discussed, using examples from the literature and from ongoing studies. The course is divided into 3 parts:
1. Diagnosis
2. Prognosis
3. Interventions
We use blended learning: a combination of video’s, readings, assignments, question-and-answer sessions, interactive lectures, and workshops.
The assignments involve performing calculations. For the Diagnosis part we work with Excel. For the Prognosis part you will be using R code that has been written for you. To benefit maximally from this course we advise you to do the introduction to R - online course: install R and R Studio, learn basic R syntax, and learn basic R studio functionality. The DataCamp course Introduction to R is very helpful: https://www.datacamp.com/courses/free-introduction-to-r. The full DataCamp course will be available for course participants.
For students in our master programmes, the core concepts presented in this course will be assessed in the core competences exam that bundles the fall semester courses. This is in addition to the assessment during the course in the form of assignment(s). The core competences exam is only mandatory for students starting their programme in August 2021 or later, while the assignments during the course are mandatory for all participating students.
20 Dec 2024 - 20 Dec 2024
Core competences exam [CK070]
About this course
In order to stimulate students to combine the knowledge of different topics and to ensure you have a lasting understanding of the core topics of our field, the core topics of the fall (core) courses are assessed in the combined core competences exam. The core competences exam is a digital multiple choice exam that covers all the core knowledge obtained during the core courses. The aim of this exam is to ensure that students not only master the course objectives when they finish a course, but also master all core competences required as an epidemiologist or quantitative researcher once they graduate from the programme.
This exam is graded pass/fail, with a pass corresponding to a score of 60% or higher. The core topics of the following courses are covered in the core competences exam:
- CK010 Study Design
- CK020 Biostatistics I
- CK030 Biostatistics II
- CK040 Clinical Epidemiology
- CK050 Principles of Public Health
The core competences exam is only mandatory for students starting their programme in August 2021 or later.
This course is not eligible for discounts.
Read More28 Oct 2024 - 15 Nov 2024
Biostatistics II [CK030]
About this course
This course presents statistical regressions models for the analysis of dichotomous, count, and time-to-event data. In the first part, the course builds upon the introductory presentation of logistic regression from the Biostatistics I course and shows some of its extensions, including the conditional logistic regression model. The course then introduces regression models for the analysis of count data. The last part focuses on the statistical analysis of time-to-event data, starting from simple statistical tests and followed by the presentation of accelerated failure time and Cox proportional hazards models. For each modeling framework, a detailed discussion is given on how to build the model to answer the scientific questions of interest, estimate the model’s parameters, assess its assumptions, and finally, interpret the results of the analysis.
The course will be explanatory rather than mathematically rigorous, emphasizing application such that participants will obtain a clear view of the different modeling approaches and how they should be used in practice. To this end, the course includes several computer sessions, during which participants will learn to work with the R statistical language and implement the methods discussed in the theory sessions.
For students in our master programmes, the core concepts presented in this course will be assessed in the core competences exam that bundles the fall semester courses. This is in addition to the assessment during the course in the form of assignment(s). The core competences exam is only mandatory for students starting their programme in August 2021 or later, while the assignments during the course are mandatory for all participating students.
31 Oct 2024 - 28 Nov 2024
Negotiation Skills [LLS13]
About this course
We negotiate every day: with our partners, children and colleagues. When it comes to negotiating for a better position or salary for ourselves, discomfort increases. This one day course clarifies the different mechanisms at play during a negotiation. The course will be a combination of theory and practice. You will get the tools how to stand your ground, bear discomfort and be open to the other person’s perspective. At the end of the day you will understand the mechanisms, see opportunities for negotiation and you will have gained the courage to take the next step. Prior to the course you are asked to fill out a questionnaire concerning your present negotiating skills.