Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
[Strategic Training Fellow in Cardiovascular Research Tomorrow's Research Cardiovascular Health Professionals(TORCH)]. Is a lecture/seminar course designed to provide a comprehensive hands on exposure to a variety of research fields including Bio-medical, Clinical, Health Services, Social, Cultural, environmental and Population Health. This multidisciplinary approach will use seminars, debates, case studies, journal clubs and workshops to develop the skills and knowledge base required to implement collaborative cardiovascular research projects. Seminar topics to include: stroke, hypertension, congenital heart disease, atherosclerosis, gene therapy, databases, aging, stents, MRI principles and the metabolic syndrome. Prerequisite: MED 700.