GP Synergy Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) and Critical Appraisal Online Course for GP registrars
Welcome to the GP Synergy online course on evidence-based medicine! This program will take 4-5 hours to complete, but is divided into a number of separate modules. The modules use an online presentation platform, and you will need a modern browser (e.g., Firefox 7+, Chrome 14+, Safari, Internet Explorer 9+) on a Windows PC or Mac. Your computer will need broadband internet access.
This program uses elements from the free online course; Understanding Evidence-Based Healthcare: A Foundation for Action – Course for Physicians, that is developed and maintained by the US Cochrane Center at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Special acknowledgement must go to the US Cochrane Center who gave permission for their course to be used. You should feel free to complete the entire Cochrane Center course if you want more detailed teaching in evidence-based medicine.
Use the following URL to access this page: http://tiny.cc/ebm4gp
Worksheet
To get the most out of this teaching resource. download, print, and use the worksheet in conjunction with the online course.
Download the online course worksheet: click here
Modules
Each module will take 40-60 minutes to complete. They make extensive use of video (streamed through YouTube) so you will need broadband internet access.
Module 2: Why EBM is important, and asking good questions
Module 3: Critical appraisal – Part I