Biostatistician and SAS programming in clinical trials

[anil]

HI
1) Request to experts to elaborate advantages of learning SAS to new Biostatisticians (students).

2)Which are the minimum modules new Biostatisticians should learn before entering clinical trials?

3)Whether biostatisticians should learn SAS 8.2 or SAS 9.1?

4) SAS training is very expensive for students so how to learn SAS with the minimum expenditure?

Thanks,
Anil

[1162]

2)Which are the minimum modules new Biostatisticians should learn before entering clinical trials?

For starters, I would recommend Base, Stat, and Graph modules.

3)Whether biostatisticians should learn SAS 8.2 or SAS 9.1?

Definitely 9.1.

4) SAS training is very expensive for students so how to learn SAS with the minimum expenditure?

I started my learning with one or two books and then took some SAS training courses. Although the books are decent, the classes taught me a lot more detail.

[JuanVte]

From my experience, it is really valued for companies if an statistician has good SAS programming skills. When I started to work I got jobs before my colleagues just because I learnt SAS by myself.

Finally I learnt a lot looking at the SUGI papers. If you want to learn about something in SAS, just make a google search about your topic + SUGI.

[SunilGupta]

Hi,

You may be interested in my new and unique class, Best Practices in SAS Statistical Programming for Regulatory Submission. It will be a two-day intense and comprehensive class in New Brunswick, New Jersey. During these two days, I expect to review all the details in the submission process and SAS macros for validating and producing publication-quality summary tables. I will also be available to answer any questions you may have.

Best Practices in SAS Statistical Programming for Regulatory Submission
- Download Class Outline and Brochure:
[http://www.cfpa.com/PDF/2009/2234,C8-185,0903-409.pdf]
- More update to date information on Class:
[http://www.sascommunity.org/wiki/Best_Practices_in_SAS_Statistical_Program
ming_for_Regulatory_Submission]

- Best Practices in SAS Class Description:
This course is intended for anyone directly or indirectly responsible for
the creation, content or validation of summary tables, data lists and
graphs used to support research, drug or medical device efficacy and
safety in a regulatory submission. Professionals in the pharmaceutical,
biotechnology and medical device industries who want to be 21 CFR Part 11
compliant in relation to the SAS programming environment will benefit from
this unique course. Effective and practical solutions to address real-
world issues will be provided.

This class is offered through The Center for Professional Advancement, an
organization which is CEU accredited.


Regards,
Sunil

[Doc_Duke]

Sunil Gupta's class is probably overkill for someone who has no SAS experience.

You asked similar questions a year and a half ago, the answers really aren't much different from then.

Doc Muhlbaier
Duke