NRD Masterclass
Large-scale outcomes research with the Nationwide Readmissions Database.
Learn to turn millions of U.S. hospitalizations into publishable research, working in STATA with expert mentors.
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Master real-world hospital data
The skills to contribute independently to national database studies.
Work in STATA
Handle complex, real-world hospitalization data with confidence.
Define readmissions
Identify index admissions and the readmissions that follow.
Build cohorts
Select patients using diagnosis and procedure codes.
Analyze outcomes
Model readmission, mortality, length of stay and more.
What happens after discharge
One of the largest publicly available datasets of hospital readmissions in the United States.
30-day readmission
Who comes back, and how soon.
Mortality
In-hospital and readmission deaths.
Length of stay
How long patients stay in hospital.
Utilization
Costs, procedures and resource use.
Predictors
What drives adverse outcomes.
“Identify clinically meaningful questions, and answer them with millions of real patients.”
From question to publication
A complete database-study workflow, taught hands-on.
Ask a clinical question
Identify a clinically meaningful research question.
Access the NRD database
Learn how to access and navigate the database.
Define admissions
Set up index admissions and readmission windows.
Build your cohort
Select patients with diagnosis and procedure codes.
Analyze in STATA
Measure outcomes and find their predictors.
Write & publish
Turn your results into a manuscript for a peer-reviewed journal.
Present at conferences
Present your findings at prestigious international conferences.
A workshop only RC offers
After CDC WONDER and NIS, RC brings you a new exclusive workshop.
Huge sample size
Millions of U.S. hospitalizations and readmissions.
Globally applicable findings
Research questions with broad clinical relevance.
Exclusive mentorship
Expert guidance from RC mentors throughout.
Work in groups
Collaborate on a real project with fellow students.
Publish & present
Projects suited to conferences and peer-reviewed journals.
Stronger CV & Match
A unique skillset that stands out in residency applications.
Be first in line
Dates for the next NRD Masterclass will be announced soon. Join the waitlist and we'll email you the moment registration opens.
Good questions
What is the NRD?
The Nationwide Readmissions Database is part of the U.S. Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP). It is one of the largest publicly available datasets of hospital readmissions in the United States.
What software will I use?
STATA. You will learn to work with complex hospitalization data in it during the class.
Do I need prior research experience?
A basic understanding of research helps. If you are completely new, our Level 1 workshop is a good place to start.
Will I work on a real project?
Yes. You work in groups with expert guidance from RC mentors, on projects suitable for conference presentation and peer-reviewed publication.
How does this help my Match application?
Database research skills are in demand, and hands-on NRD experience adds a distinctive, practical skillset to your CV.
How is it delivered?
Live on Zoom, with guided, hands-on training and Q&A throughout.
How much does it cost, and when is it?
The workshop fee is $120. Dates for the next cohort will be announced soon, so join the waitlist to hear first.