The aim of this two-day course is to develop core statistical skills for interpreting clinical and epidemiological data. It will provide knowledge of statistical methods and study design used in medical research. The course will enable participants to develop the skills needed to analyse data for their own research projects. This course is taught by staff from the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS) and runs 16-17 May 2018.