Research training

Research at IDRAAC is multidisciplinary and is conducted within a teamwork spirit. The group of researchers includes psychiatrists, psychologists, biostatisticians, epidemiologists, educators, social workers, nurses and lay members trained in structured diagnostic interviewing.

The research training is based at IDRAAC's offices located at St. George Hospital University Medical Center, Ashrafieh, Beirut. The offices provide trainees with computer services, an electronic library and a print library. The fieldwork in research takes place in various geographical areas of Lebanon, depending on the need of the ongoing projects.

Training in research and survey methods is provided to physicians, psychologists, and public health professionals at an undergraduate and postgraduate level on epidemiology and biostatistics, clinical studies, treatment trials, population studies…). This training has attracted individuals from Lebanon, neighboring countries as well as individuals from Europe and the U.S.A.

The training program is adapted to the individual's need and level of expertise, and accordingly is assigned to ongoing projects and is given responsibilities progressively in order to help them ultimately become principal investigators in a specific area. The latter can include training in the use of instruments (including structured interviews and biostatistical software), participation in data collection, literature reviews, data analysis, and article writing. All the work is done in an atmosphere of strict academic requirements and trainees are expected to participate actively in journal clubs and research seminars including critical reappraisal of ongoing or published research of IDRAAC.

Accreditation of the training by IDRAAC:

Official Certificates are provided by IDRAAC upon completion of the training module.

Application Procedure:

The application file must include the following documents:

• A statement of goals (purpose).
• A resume (curriculum vitae).
• A copy of transcripts (undergraduate and graduate).
• Two letters of recommendation from a university tutor or head of program.

A personal interview with the applicant in addition to a review of his/her application file is also required.

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