Program Overview

DU in Advanced Methods in Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (AMSRMA)

Overview

The DU in Advanced Methods in Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (AMSRMA) is a short course that provides students with the skills to read, critically evaluate systematic reviews, complex meta-analyses, and design their own complex systematic reviews. This course is taught by renowned European lecturers and is a wonderful opportunity for health researchers and professionals.

Language and Location

• Language(s) of instruction: English
• Course Location: Université Paris Cité, France

Degrees Awarded

• Degrees awarded: “DU” (diplôme universitaire), a short degree

Entry Requirements

To apply, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Create an account on the application platform
• Applications are usually open from June to late October
• Target audience: health researchers, health professionals, candidates deemed able by the director of teaching and authorized by the educational council to follow the teaching
• Language pre-requisites: A good level of English is required, B2/C1

Course Structure

This short course is three consecutive weeks in November, with examinations in early January. Students will join the second-year Master’s (Comparative Effectiveness Research) for three modules, one per week, from Monday to Friday, and will attend presentations and prepare their own in groups.

Skills and Competencies Developed

Learners will be able to:

• Define what the meta-analyses of diagnostic and prognostic tests are, and what the meta-analyses on individual data are
  • Understand their specificities compared to traditional systematic reviews
  • Critically assess these types of complex reviews
• Define what a network meta-analysis is
  • Understand the specificities of network meta-analyses compared to traditional systematic reviews
  • Critically evaluate this type of complex review

Admissions

The admissions procedures may differ according to the candidate's status. The course is open to:

• French students
• International independent students
• International exchange students

Program Details

The DU in Advanced Methods in Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (AMSRMA) provides a comprehensive education in systematic reviews and meta-analyses, enabling students to critically evaluate and design complex reviews. The program is designed for health researchers and professionals, and is taught by renowned European lecturers. The course is a short degree, lasting three consecutive weeks in November, with examinations in early January. The language of instruction is English, and a good level of English is required for admission. The program is located at Université Paris Cité, France, and is open to French students, international independent students, and international exchange students. The admissions procedures may differ according to the candidate's status.