About the role#
This placement focuses on a study examining audit and feedback interventions for antibiotic prescribing in primary care. You will join a team to investigate how specific intervention components influence study outcomes. You will take the lead on this study by applying systematic review methodology and using AI tools to synthesize evidence from existing trials.
What you'll do#
- Lead the study using systematic review methodology and AI tools.
- Screen and extract data from relevant studies.
- Support the analysis of collected data.
- Assist in drafting a final manuscript.
- Present your findings to the team.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an MPH program.
- Enrollment in an academic program that requires a practicum placement.
- Current residency in Ontario and attendance at a Canadian academic institution.
- Experience with systematic reviews is preferred.
- Experience with data analysis in R is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January to April).
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time, paid placement.
About Public Health Ontario
Public Health Ontario is a government agency founded in 2007. It provides scientific evidence and expert guidance on topics like infectious disease, chronic disease, and microbiology. The organization operates 11 laboratory sites across Ontario to support public health practice and research. It employs 1,273 people and maintains its headquarters in Toronto.
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