What Can a Librarian Do for Me?
Many resources to assist you are included on these pages, but keep in mind that the librarian is available to help with a variety of requests, including:
- provide general information searching assistance,
- assist with planning and executing a literature review for an academic project,
- assist with planning and executing a literature review for systematic review or meta-analysis,
- provide group or individual training on most anything library or information related,
- create web-based materials for a specific project or course.
Don't see what you're looking for? Ask a Librarian about customized services!
Why?
According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, you should be able to do the following on day 1 of your residency: "identify clinical questions, identify information resources, and retrieve information and evidence..." (Core Entrustable Professional Activities for entering residency).
Cocks, P, Cutrer, WB, Esposito, K, Lupi, C, Obeso V, Brown D, Phillipi C, eds.; for Core EPAs for Entering Residency Pilot Program Adapted from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). Core entrustable professional activities for entering residency. 2014. Retrieved from download (aamc.org) 6/25/2024.
The ACGME requires 5 levels of the following milestones to be met during residency: Critical Thinking and Decision-Making and Evidence-Based and Informed Practice. 
Retrieved from Milestones by Specialty (acgme.org) 6/25/2024
