PAC 5227 - Interpreting the Medical Literature and EBM

Hours: 3

This course is designed to expose students to some of the most common study designs found in the medical literature and the associated statistical analysis within the clinical environment. A focus is to prepare students to develop and apply the principles of research design within populations to enable an independent critical appraisal of the medical literature. The second part of the class focuses on evidence-based medicine and its application in clinical practice and with patients. Research skills developed in this course emphasize a systematic and scientific approach to problem-solving. Prerequisites: PAC 5101C PAC 5116 PAC 5123 PAC 5128, IPE 7001. The instructor or student may seek an exception to the prerequisites with permission from the Program Director.