Two days orientation on Research Methodology, Biostatistics, Critical Appraisal and Literature SearchOrganized by: Systematic Review Centre (SRC), DPHI, BSMMUParticipants: Faculties of Department of Anatomy, BSMMUVenue: Digital Library Room, Block-A, BSMMU, Shahbag, Dhaka26 April-27 April, 2016Training details:

Title: Orientation on Research Methodology, Biostatistics, Critical Appraisal and Literature                    SearchDate and time: 26 April-27 April, 2016; 10.00am-2.00pmVenue: Digital Library Room, Block-A, BSMMU, Shahbag, DhakaTotal participants: 29Organized by: Systematic Review Centre (SRC), DPHI, BSMMUEU supported Capacity Strengthening Project of Health Systems and Population Studies Division, icddr,b, Dhaka

List of participants:29 Participants from Department of Anatomy, BSMMU.

List of Facilitators: 1. K.M. Saif-Ur-Rahman  2. Hasan List of observers:

Day 2: 1Syed Shariful Islam, Dean, Preventive Medicine and Chairman Department of Public Health and Informatics, BSMMU

  1. Description of training:Day 1: (26th April, 2016)

After the welcome speech Dr. K.M.Saif-Ur-Rahman presented the objective of the orientation session to the faculty of Department of Anatomy. After the introductory session, a “pre-test” question paper was given to the participants for assessing their existing orientation

about the sessions. After that, the scheduled sessions were conducted by respective facilitators as follow:

Day 1  Date: 26.04.16, Tuesday
Time Topic Facilitator
10.00am-11.15am Introduction to Research Methodology Dr. K.M. Saif-Ur-Rahman
11.15am-11.30am Tea Break
11.30am-12.45pm Introduction to Biostatistics Mr. Md. Hasan
12.45pm-1.00pm Feedback Dr. K.M. Saif-Ur-Rahman

The observers and participants provided their feedback after each interactive session.Sessions of Day 1 was adjourned at 2.00 pm.Day 2: (27th April, 2016)The 2nd day of the training session started with a recap session moderated by Dr. K.M. Saif-Ur-Rahman. After the short recap, scheduled sessions were conducted by respective facilitators as follow:

Day 2  Date: 27.04.16, Wednesday
Time Topic Facilitator
10.00am-11.15am How to read a scientific article & Critical Appraisal Dr. K.M. Saif-Ur-Rahman
11.15am-11.30am Tea Break
11.30 am-12.45pm Literature search Mr. Md. Hasan
12.45pm-1.00pm Feedback Dr. K.M. Saif-Ur-Rahman

The observers and participants provided their feedback after each interactive session.

Sessions of Day 2 was adjourned at 2.00 pm.