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Critical Appraisal of Landmark Medical Literature
MEDC 60302 | 75 Units

• Selective Type: Basic Science
• Primary Instructor: Dr. Adam Cifu
• Contact: Dr. Adam Cifu | 834-1745 | adamcifu@uchicago.edu
• Location on first day: BSLC-202
• Included in Lottery: Yes
• Last Reviewed: February 7, 2008

Overview

This course will provide a setting to review some well-known and often cited studies in the medical literature thus improving the student's ability to read the medical literature and providing a foundation of familiarity with important studies. Past and current studies of all designs, from all medical and surgical specialties, will be considered. We will concentrate on how to read these articles critically and how to apply the results to the practice of medicine. Articles covered are chosen by students from a course syllabus and from the entire body of the medical literature.

Objectives

Improve skills in using literature to solve clinical problems. Familiarize students wit some important studies, both past and current.

Evaluation

Attendance, participation, and a students' 30 minute evidence based discussion of a clinical question.

Offered:

• February

Schedule Notes

This course is only offered during the month of February.

Course Limitations and Prerequisites

Maximum Students Enrolled: 18

Eligibility:

Fourth year

Prerequisites:

Pritzker Students Only