Global Research Education and Training Program

Goals of the GREAT Program
GREAT is an intensive 5-day course. Students learn how to develop a research plan, understand the elements of the research process, and identify the health needs and healthcare delivery opportunities in their setting. The teaching is highly interactive and practical with short lectures and small group discussions with exercises. Students will be expected to complete assigned reading and view videos before the course and be able to do homework in the evenings without work- or family -related distractions. Faculty will be present throughout the week and strive to achieve the following goals:
Build capacity for quality clinical, epidemiologic & operational research in Thailand
Develop working and effective networks of clinicians, researchers and academicians in Thailand
Quantify the burden of prevalent diseases in Thailand
Provide the science base for changing health, or public health policy including the development of clinical guidelines

