Enhance your expertise in real-world evidence (RWE) for oncology with this highly rated, expert-led short course. Delivered by the app of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) in partnership with Pfizer, this course is tailored specifically for clinicians, consultants, registrars, and trainees working in oncology. Thanks to an educational grant from Pfizer, all course fees are fully covered for accepted participants.
There is growing demand for real-world data to assess the safety and effectiveness of medicines. In oncology, RWE is increasingly used to complement clinical trials, providing critical insights into how treatments perform in routine practice across diverse populations. However, observational studies face potential biases, and translating real-world data into high-quality RWE requires careful study design, measurement, and statistical analysis.
This course will equip participants with the knowledge and scientific tools to generate robust, high-quality RWE that informs oncology treatment decisions while mitigating common sources of error. The content is delivered by leading LSHTM faculty and internationally recognised experts in pharmacoepidemiology and RWE research. Past attendees described the course as "excellent" and "high-yield," highlighting its relevance, engaging delivery, and immediate real-world application.
Course aims
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Understand the role of real-world data and its applications in oncology research
- Gain expertise in pharmacoepidemiological concepts and methods for RWE generation
- Evaluate the benefits and limitations of real-world data sources for assessing medicine safety and effectiveness
- Develop critical appraisal skills to assess RWE oncology studies, ensuring appropriate study design, data sources, and statistical methods
- Explore study designs used in RWE research and their ethical and regulatory considerations
Course schedule
This course is delivered online, using a combination of live interactive workshops and self-guided study to fit your schedule. From Monday 15 September, accepted participants will be given access to ~14 hours of expert-led, pre-recorded lectures. Participants will then engage in four live, interactive workshops designed to deepen their knowledge and expand their network. Participants must attend at least three of the four workshops and engage in the online materials to receive a Certificate of Completion.
Workshop Dates: (13:00 – 17:00 UK Time)
- Workshop 1 – Tuesday 7 October | Study designs and data sources
- Workshop 2 – Tuesday 21 October | Essential statistics and sources of error
- Workshop 3 – Tuesday 4 November | Critical appraisal of evidence
- Workshop 4 – Wednesday 12 November | Designing your own study
There are only 25 places available on this course and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Application Deadline: Monday 25 August 2025 at 17:00 UK time. We strongly advise that you apply as soon as possible as the course may close earlier if the maximum number of applications has been reached.
In your application, please include a short personal statement explaining why you want to take this course and how it supports your professional development. Be sure to upload evidence that you are a clinician, consultant, registrar, or trainee working in oncology. Applications that do not include the required evidence will not be considered.
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Take advantage of this exclusive, fully-funded opportunity and gain practical, career-enhancing skills in real-world evidence for oncology.
We look forward to receiving your application.