Finding Medical Evidence - Computer Workshop - Vancouver

Finding Medical Evidence - Computer Workshop - Vancouver

Supporting Patient Care – Using the internet to your advantage
Accreditation

The University of British Columbia Division of Continuing Professional Development (UBC CPD) is fully accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Education (CACME) to provide study credits for continuing medical education for physicians. 

This program has been reviewed and approved by the UBC Division of Continuing Professional Development.  UBC CPD designates this educational program as meeting the accreditation criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 3.5 Mainpro-M1 credits. This program is an Accredited Group Learning Activity eligible for up to 3.5 MOC Section 1 credits as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Each physician should claim only those credits he/she actually spent in the activity.

Through an agreement between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert Royal College MOC credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Information on the process to convert Royal College MOC credit to AMA credit can be found at www.ama-assn.org/go/internationalcme.
Target Audience:

Physicians with access to library services through the College of Physicians and Surgeons BC.

Course Format: Computer, hands-on workshop. Up to 20 physicians.
  • Sep 26, 2015
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Overview

This half-day 0830-1230, interactive workshop will teach physicians to conduct effective internet searches to find credible and evidence-based medical information. Practice online literature searching using various resources (e.g., Ovid MEDLINE, BMJ Best Practice, e-books and clinical practice guidelines). Locate the full text of online articles. Know how to find authoritative patient information using MedlinePlus and other high quality websites.

Prerequisite: General familiarity with a computer (i.e. use of a mouse and limited typing) is required.

This workshop also provides:

  • Classroom support to maximize learning and minimize frustration
  • Time for practice and Q & A

Testimonials

Great little course. | There’s so much to learn! | This is a very helpful workshop. | The instructors were extremely knowledgeable, accessible, available, friendly and helpful. Very supportive in the learning process. | Excellent! Best workshop I have been to all year.

Key Speakers

Robert Melrose, MLS, Librarian, College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC
Paula Osachoff, MLIS, Librarian, College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC

Skills Gained

  • Conduct efficient and refined literature searches
  • Apply search tools to find reliable health information and evidence-based medical literature
  • Obtain the full text of journal articles through electronic resources or document delivery
  • Find authoritative patient  and drug information.
  • Compile appropriate bibliographies in print and electronic form

Cost

$189.00 (add $10 fax/phone/mail registration)

Includes course materials and catering.

Cancellations and Refunds

The Division of Continuing Professional Development reserves the right to cancel the workshop five (5) business days prior to the workshop date. Each registrant will be notified by telephone or email, followed by written notification and a full refund. UBC is not responsible for any additional costs, including, but not limited to, airline or hotel penalties. If you wish to withdraw from the workshop, written notice of withdrawal and the original Income Tax Receipt must be received no later than fourteen (14) business days before the workshop, at which time, the registration fee, less a $50 handling charge, will be refunded. No refunds will be granted for withdrawal after this date.

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Contact

Nina Zoric

nina.z@ubc.ca

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