Statistics for Basic Physician Training (FRACP)
Enrol now! Access to recordings and materials until 1 March 2027.
The 2026 Statistics for Basic Physician Training workshop is now flexible online statistical training. After enrolment, all the materials provided, including recordings of the lectures, notes, summary notes, and practice multiple choice test with worked solutions will be available to you, and you will have access to the materials until 1 March 2027.
The focus is on the statistical needs of physician trainees, and the topics covered in the FRACP examination.
Presenter
Professor Ian Gordon
Ian is Professor of Statistics and Director of the Statistical Consulting Centre at The University of Melbourne. He has delivered training in statistics to doctors for over 30 years, and has extensive experience in medical and epidemiological research.
He has been a Chief Investigator on NHRMC-funded research projects and has been involved in the design and analysis of many randomised controlled trials, case-control and cohort studies. He is a previous President of the Statistical Society of Australia.
Feedback from previous participants:
86% of workshop attendees agreed or strongly agreed that the workshop was well taught.
"Great workshop, very relevant and informative."
"Incredible teaching, was a privilege to attend."
"Very good explanations, good pace of presentation."
Frequently asked questions
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- measures used for comparison of groups (absolute risk difference, relative risk, odds ratio, attributable risk, number needed to treat)
- statistical inference using confidence intervals
- statistical inference using hypothesis tests, giving rise to P-values
- statistical methods
- design and interpretation of randomized controlled trials, other study designs (case-control studies, cohort studies) and their potential biases
- diagnostic tests (sensitivity and specificity, positive predictive value, area under the curve)
- survival analysis
- meta-analysis
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You will be given access to a portal on the Learning Management System of the University of Melbourne, where you will find the documents, materials and recordings.
Access to the materials will be on the portal until 1 March 2027.
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There will be live Q & A sessions with Professor Ian Gordon on 28 July 2026 and 20 November 2026 both at 5pm
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Registration will be open until 29 April 2026 and closes 1 March 2027.
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Yes. We encourage you to email your questions anytime or use the discussion board.