Table 1 Content of the EBM module
Topic | Learning Objectives | Teaching Method/Duration | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
EBM I: Introduction | • Define EBM • List the EBM steps • Formulate answerable clinical questions (PICO) | Lecture/100 min | Once/Week 1 |
EBM II: Literature search | • Translate PICO questions into a search strategy • Demonstrate the EBM resources search | Interactive tutorial/50–100 min | Once/Week 1 |
Critical Appraisal Skills I | • Understand the concepts of critical appraisal (diagnosis and therapy) | Lecture/50 min | 3 times/Week 1 |
Critical Appraisal Skills II | Lecture/50 min | ||
Critical Appraisal Skills III | Lecture/50 min | ||
EBM Workshop I | • Critically appraise an article on therapy (RCT–SR&MA) using a McMaster worksheet | Hands-on workshop/150 min | Once/Week 2 |
EBM Workshop II | • Critically appraise an article on diagnosis using a McMaster worksheet | Hands-on workshop/75 min | Once/Week 2 |
EBM Assignment | • Demonstrate EBM steps for clinical questions selected by the student under faculty supervision | EBM Presentation and report | SDLa/Week 3–4 |