Biostatistics @ distance: A model for successful multi-institutional delivery

Gillian Z. Heller, Andrew B. Forbes, Keith B.G. Dear, Erica Jobling

    Research output: Contribution to journalReview articlepeer-review

    3 Citations (Scopus)

    Abstract

    The Biostatistics Collaboration of Australia was formed to address the shortage of biostatisticians in that country. Academic biostatisticians are geographically spread out, with no single university department having the capacity to offer a graduate program in biostatistics. Eight universities have formed a consortium to mount such a program, with all instruction being in distance mode. Students choose to enroll at one of the institutions, and the courses are each delivered by one of the institutions. Extensive use is made of an online learning environment, as well as more traditional course notes and textbooks. The program has been running successfully since 2001.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)321-328
    Number of pages8
    JournalAmerican Statistician
    Volume62
    Issue number4
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Oct 2008

    Fingerprint

    Dive into the research topics of 'Biostatistics @ distance: A model for successful multi-institutional delivery'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

    Cite this