Refreshers
CAT: Critically Appraised Topic Worksheet
From Dartmouth Biomedical Libraries
CATMaker & EMB Calculators
An interactive computer based critical appraisal software
Critical Appraisal Tools
Worksheets from the Center for Evidence Based Medicine that discuss the critical appraisal of various types of research
Critical Appraisal Worksheets
Worksheets from Duke University that discuss the critical appraisal of various types of research
Explaining Statistics
Duke University’s collection of videos and articles to explain statistic creation in EBM
JAMAevidence Critical Appraisal Worksheets
Especially designed worksheets allow you to synthesize information from your readings. Topics include Clinical decision support systems, qualitative research, health-related quality of life, summarizing the evidence, therapy, diagnostic tests, differential diagnosis, economic analysis, prognosis, clinical practice guidelines, and harm.
The quick and fun video - Sketchy What is EBM?
UND’s Evidence-Based Healthcare Tutorial
UND’s School of Medicine and Health Science library created a tutorial with explanations and further links to resources discussing EBM in healthcare
Center for Evidence Based Medicine
This website contains explanations of EBM as well as links to resources for further learning and tools for EBM practice
Glossary of EBM Terms
Definitions of common EBM terms
More in-depth Tutorials - The following tutorials are aimed specifically at Evidence Based Medicine/Practice (EBM/EBP)
Evidence Based Practice Clinical Practice Resources
Evidence-Based Medicine Toolbox
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Basic PubMed How-to
A super simple overview to get you started with your searching
Medical Citations are requested in one of two formats... YOU choose which one suits your purpose!
AMA
VANCOUVER STYLE
AMA...What is it?
AMA is a documentary-note style of citation (which means you put a number in your text to cite sources of information and the reference list is in numerical order). AMA is a variation of the Vancouver system that is used by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) and other publications produced by the American Medical Assoc.
If you want to understand AMA...Here are a couple of resources
AMA References Within Your Paper
OWL Purdue Introduction to AMA
If you are a die-hard here is what is new in the 11th edition of the AMA Citation Manual (released February 2020) as well as a brief history of the style
- AND here is the be-all and end-all... the NLM's free and downloadable manual for authors, editors and publishers - Citing Medicine
If you just want it done
You might give ZOTERO a try. It is a free, easy-to-use Firefox extension that you are able to use with most search engines to help you collect, manage, and cite your research sources. It works with Microsoft Word to create your bibliography for you with nothing but a few clicks
Step 1: Choose an option / Make sure you ask your instructor which version they prefer
- American Medical Association 10th edition
- American Medical Association 11th edition
- American Medical Association 11th edition (no "et al.")
- American Medical Association 11th edition (no URL)
- American Medical Association 11th edition (sorted alphabetically)
Step 2: Click it!
Click on the hyperlink and wou will find the download file on the bottom bar of your screen (if you are using Chrome). If not, look in your recent download file to locate the item. Double click to open the file. You will see a small red 'Z' icon flashing on the lower part of your screen. When you click on the flashing 'Z', an install prompt will appear midscreen.
Vancouver Style
What is it and where did it come from?
Simple reason for the name! Vancouver Style was originally set forth in 1978 by a group of editors from major biomedical journals who met in Vancouver, British Columbia. The style is recommended by the ICMJE or the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors in word-heavy title, Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing and Publication of Scholarly Work in Medical Journals.
Current rules of use?
The ICMJE directs Vancouver style users to the free National Library of Medicine (NLM) ebook available from the PubMed bookshelf:
Examples?
Go here...
This page has examples of how to cite electronic materials (DynaMed, UptoDate,electronic journals, webpages, etc), articles in journals, and books!
Exam Prep & Techniques
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United States Medical Licensing Examination (Direct Link to Practice Materials)Includes content descriptions, orientations, sample items, tutorials and practice tests for each Step module
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USMLE Content OutlineEach Step exam will emphasize certain parts of the outline, and no single examination will include questions on all topics in the outline. Questions may include diseases, symptoms, etc., that are not included in the outline. The USMLE program continually reviews its examinations to ensure their content is relevant to the practice of medicine. As practice guidelines evolve or are introduced, the content on USMLE is reviewed and modified as needed. At times, there is a change in emphasis on new content development that arises from our ongoing peer-review processes. For example, there has been an emphasis on new content developed assessing competencies related to geriatric medicine, and prescription drug use and abuse. USMLE has also focused recent efforts on the often unrecognized health care needs of recently returning servicemen and servicewomen (eg, traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder), and the families of deployed servicemen and servicewomen. While many of the medical issues related to the health care of these special populations are not unique, certain medical illnesses or conditions are either more prevalent, have a different presentation, or are managed differently. Knowledge of foundational science and clinical science in these content areas will be assessed on the USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK, and Step 3 examinations.
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Study Materials Found on Medscape...Osmosis
A health education platform that empowers millions of current and future clinicians worldwide with the best learning experience possible. Osmosis accomplishes this by uniquely integrating proven cognitive science techniques with award-winning videos, cutting-edge technology, and seamless learner experiences
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6 Study Techniques Every Clinical Student Should Know by Shiv M. Gaglani; M. Ryan Haynes, PhD
A Medscape article so it will ask you to login or create an account...but it is free and they send up-to-date and useful news in your field of interest if you are a student
