PA 6680 - Critical Appraisal of Medical Literature and Evidence-Based Medicine

2 credit hours

Prerequisite: Admission to Physician Assistant Studies program. Students will learn to seamlessly coalesce the most up-to-date scientific literature with clinician experience and patient values to provide true evidence-based medical care. Emphasis on formulating research questions, interpreting biostatistical methods, and distinguishing types of sampling methods. Uses various medical databases and recognizes medical research limits through critical appraisal. Aids students in preparing to apply evidence-based medicine to their clinical practices.

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