Target Trial Emulation & Real-World Evidence: A Practical Short Course
An interactive, hands-on online workshop to learn and apply target trial emulation and real-world evidence methods
Target Trial Emulation & Real-World Evidence: A Practical Short Course
Virtual Workshop from June 9–12 and June 15–18, 2026
About the Course
Synchronous, practical online short course focused on trial emulation and real-world evidence (RWE). The program integrates lectures, hands-on computer labs, and discussion-based journal clubs, enabling participants to learn and apply core concepts such as target trial emulation, bias and confounding control, and the use of external comparator groups, with the opportunity to earn a certificate of completion from a globally recognized academic center.
Director
Charles E. Leonard, PharmD, MSCE, MPH, FISPE
Associate Professor of Epidemiology
Hosted by University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine’s
Center for Real-World Effectiveness and Safety of Therapeutics (CREST)
When & Where
Virtual, via Zoom on June 9–12 and June 15–18, 2026 (8 consecutive business days for 3 hours/day plus a 15-minute break)
Who Can Register?
Individuals interested in target trial emulation and RWE, including students, researchers, clinicians, regulators, and industry professionals seeking to strengthen their understanding of topical epidemiologic methods.
Registration
Registration will open in February
Early Bird Registration rate ends on April 15th.
Prework: Enrollees will receive instructions for how to download and access R on a PC or Mac
University credit is not awarded, and transcripts are not provided.
Tuition
Early Bird Rate (Sign up on or before April 15th):
- $1,750 for General Registrants
- $480 for World Bank Registrants
After April 15th:
- $2,000 for General Registrants
- $550 for World Bank Registrants
World Bank Registration is for residents of a lower-middle income or low-income country.
Learn more about World Bank classifications here
Contact Info:
General Inquiries/Questions:
Charles Leonard celeonard@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Registration Questions:
Adrianne Sanogo asanogo@pennmedicine.upenn.edu