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 January
Prework: Enrollees will receive instructions for how to download and access R on a PC or Mac
University credit is not awarded
Tuition
- $2,000 per enrollee
- $550 for residents of a World Bank lower-middle income or low-income country