Research in a University Setting with Dr. Ramirez
This is the first lecture in a research lecture series (initially provided as a symposium by the University of Louisville Division of Infectious Diseases). Dr. Julio Ramirez covers important principles regarding conducting research in a university setting from the initial clinical question to publication and establishing a database for continuing research.
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Julio Ramirez, M.D., F.A.C.P.
Dr. Ramirez is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Louisville and is the Division Chief for Infectious Disease. His research interests are infection control and the Community Acquired Pneumonia Organization.
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In the Eleventh lecture of our Research Series, Stephen Furmanek discusses Quality Improvement projects. This video examines different methods for displaying the results and how to determine which method is best.
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