Introduction to Systematic Reviews
| Department |
Interdisciplinary Medicine
|
|---|---|
| Course Number |
IDIS 303
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| Course Title | Introduction to Systematic Reviews |
| Course Director |
Laura Abate, MSLS; Tom Harrod, MLS, MS
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| Length (Weeks) |
2 |
| When Offered |
Weeks 8-9 |
| Prerequisites |
None |
| Availability Notes | |
| Contact Name |
Tom Harrod
|
| Contact Phone | |
| Contact Fax | |
| Contact Email |
tph@gwu.edu
|
| Other Contacts |
Laura Abate (leabate@gwu.edu) |
| Location |
Online or Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library (2300 Eye Street NW, Washington, DC) |
| Limit |
10
|
| Report |
Report to Himmelfarb Library |
| Evaluation |
Grading is Pass/Fail (pass = 75%) comprised of the following: final project (50%); midpoint reflection paper (20%); attendance (mandatory at all sessions) (15%); active engagement/collaboration/discussion (15%) |
| Description |
During years 1 and 2 of the MD program, students are introduced to evidence-based medicine (EBM) resources, study types, and evaluation methodology. This elective is designed to introduce students to the systematic review as a scholarly endeavor. Students will learn how a systematic review differs from other similar publication types as well as the role of systematic reviews in the healthcare environment. Students will discuss the strengths and weaknesses of systematic reviews and assess the methodology of published reviews. This course will prepare students to develop a systematic review, including identifying data sources, developing comprehensive search strategies, formulating inclusion/exclusion criteria, as well as managing results and proper record-keeping. Target Students: This course is designed for MS3 and MS4 students who plan to be involved in research or academic medicine, and are interested in learning about best practices for conducting evidence synthesis work. Developing these skills will help students conduct and interpret systematic reviews and related review types. Course Learning Objectives: By the end of this course, the student should be able to:
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| Additional Notes |