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The Decision Sciences for Child Health Collaborative (DSCCo) and Q+ Affinity Group SIGs are co-hosting a virtual Discovery Dialogue seminar featuring Drs. Siri Kjoelaas and Line Mediå, counselors and researchers at the Norwegian Centre for Rare Diseases, Oslo University Hospital.
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Individual differences can shape how patients and clinicians process information and make medical decisions. This course will introduce key concepts and methods for studying individual differences, explore how they can be incorporated into research, and identify opportunities for future work.
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This course introduces methods for combining machine learning (ML) and causal inference to improve health economic evaluations and decision-making. Participants will learn how ML can be used for prediction, estimating treatment effects, and designing stratified treatment policies. The course will also demonstrate practical implementation of these methods in R, with accompanying code provided.
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Learn how to use GitHub to collaborate internally and externally
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This intermediate short course introduces simulation modeling for public health decision making through real-world examples and applications. Participants will explore cohort models, microsimulation, and agent-based models, along with key concepts in model development, evaluation, uncertainty, and interpretation of results.
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SMDM Core Course Certification Program. Click here to learn more and register for any (or all) of our 2027 Core Courses in February 2027. See specific courses below for more details.
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Course 1 of 4 SMDM Core Courses
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Course 2 of 4 SMDM Core Courses
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Course 3 of 4 SMDM Core Courses
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Course 4 of 4 SMDM Core Courses
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This beginner virtual course introduces participants to the fundamentals of measuring preferences in health and describe how these methods can support decision making and health policy.
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6-9 June, 2027: Join us in Toronto for SMDM’s 49th Annual Meeting as we explore universal, sustainable, patient-centred healthcare through better decision making. The meeting will bring together 300-500 scholars, clinicians, public health policy makers, trainees, students, and early career researchers dedicated to advancing medical decision making. It will feature short courses, oral sessions, symposia, clinician focused sessions, poster presentations, and the prestigious Lee B. Lusted Student Prize Competition. Expand your professional network by connecting with colleagues throughout the event!
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Save the Date – SMDM’s 50th Annual Meeting Mark your calendars for a milestone celebration! Join us 11–14 June, 2028, in Salt Lake City, Utah, as we celebrate SMDM’s 50th Annual Meeting. For five decades, the Society for Medical Decision Making has brought together researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and decision scientists from around the world to advance the science and practice of medical decision making. The 50th Annual Meeting will honor this remarkable legacy while looking ahead to the future of our field through outstanding scientific programming, meaningful collaboration, and unforgettable networking opportunities. We look forward to celebrating this historic milestone with you in Salt Lake City. More details, including the theme, program, and registration information, will be shared.