Mohammadhossein Hajiebrahimi

Department of Pharmacy, Uppsala University

5-16 Oct, 2026

Online

2 weeks

A multidisciplinary course in pharmacoepidemiology offers students a comprehensive, multidimensional perspective on the field. This introductory course covers a broad range of topics, providing a foundational understanding of the key concepts and areas within pharmacoepidemiology

At the end of the course, the participants should be able to:
- Explain the basic principles of pharmacoepidemiology
- Explain how pharmacoepidemiology can contribute to research in clinical pharmacology, public health, social- and clinical pharmacy, pharmacovigilance, Pharmacoeconomics, and global health.
- Explain existing data registers applicable for pharmacoepidemiology
- Use Excel/SPSS software to analyze data

The course will introduce fundamentals in the theories and terminologies of pharmacoepidemiology across various disciplines. It will provide an overview of pharmacoepidemiology, exploring its applications in diverse research areas, including clinical pharmacology, public health, social and clinical pharmacy, pharmacovigilance, Pharmacoeconomics, and global health. The course will focus on:
- Introducing the students to the field of pharmacoepidemiology and presenting different aspects of the field.
- Introducing the principles of study designs and other key methods in pharmacoepidemiology
- Providing insights into existing health data sources related to pharmacoepidemiology
- Teaching how to extract data from open source datasets and to analyze data using software such as EXCEL or SPSS

To be eligible for the course, applicants must be PhD students in pharmacoepidemiology, clinical pharmacology, public health, social and clinical pharmacy, pharmacovigilance, Pharmacoeconomics, global health, or epidemiology at the time of application. There are no geographical restrictions, and no prerequisite courses are required for application.
Acceptance notifications will be sent via email one month after the application deadline. Due to the limited number of seats available, applicants will be prioritized based on the date of their application, on a first-come, first-served basis.
The course will be conducted in English. Participants should submit a half-page A4 biography, along with a description of the project they plan to work on during the courses (Max 2 A4 pages). This should be submitted before the course start date. On the final day, the students are required to present either a portion or the entirety of their project description, allowing for an evaluation based on what they have learned throughout the course. If the students do not yet have a study plan, they may create a project plan based on their interests and use it for the presentation.
The course is a two-week, full-time online program that includes lectures, small group discussions, presentations, and group activities. Attendance and active participation in all sessions and group activities are mandatory to pass the course.
The departments of the participants will be charged a fee of 2,000 SEK if they are admitted but fail to participate without canceling at least one week before the course begins.

To pass the course, the students are expected to actively participate in all scheduled lectures, group discussions, and presentations. On the final day, they must present their project to all participants and evaluate it based on the course's learning objectives. There will be time for the audience to ask questions and discuss the project with the presenter. Unexcused absences will fail the course.

Book:
- Understanding pharmacoepidemiology
- Drug utilization research, methods and applications, 2nd edition
Literature: Literature related to each subject which will be delivered in the class

Ana Thomas , Björn Wettermark, Elin kimland, Erik Grönqvist,Evalill Nilsson, Fredrik Nyberg, Jonas Wastesson, Maurizio sessa, Megha Sharma, Michele Fusaroli, Peter Moll, Sofia Kälvemark Sporrong, Ulrika Nörby, Mohammadhossein Hajiebrahimi

Mohammadhossein Hajiberhaimi
Course coordinator
Department of Pharmacy
Tel: +46737323821
hossein.hajiebrahimi@uu.se