Evaluating Medical Tests (EMT): How to assess whether a biomarker or diagnostic test is fit for purpose? (Online) Non-credit

This course includes sessions where key content, theory and examples will be presented and application sessions where you will have the opportunity to apply this knowledge and ask questions.

The course is delivered by members of the Biostatistics, Evidence Synthesis, Test Evaluation And prediction Modelling (BESTEAM) research team at University of Birmingham.

The skills you will gain include:

Understanding the phases of test evaluation and development

Know the importance of assessing test variability, accuracy and impact

Have an understanding of the study designs used for assessing test variability, accuracy and impact

Recognise and interpret the key measures used to explain test variability, accuracy and impact

Course dates:

• Start date: 25th March 2026 for 3 days
• Course dates: 25th March to 27th March 2026
• Last day to book: 16th March 2026

Structure of the course

Each day of this three-day course will focus on a different aspect of test evaluation. Day one will focus on test variability, day two on test accuracy and day three on test impact. 

You will receive a certificate of completion on request.

Lecturers involved in the delivery of the course

Professor Alice Sitch - Associate Professor of Biostatistics
Professor Jon Deeks - Professor of Biostatistics
Dr Clare Davenport - Associate Clinical Professor
Beth Hillier - Pre-Doctoral Fellow/Research Associate
Simon Baldwin - Research Associate
Laura Quinn - Research Fellow
Katie Scandrett - Research Fellow

The course is suitable for all researchers with an interest in test evaluation.

£350

Booking is through the online shop

Please note last day to book is 16 March 2026.

For any queries, please email cmhcpdenquiries@contacts.bham.ac.uk