PAS 503 - Evidence Based Medicine

Prerequisite, physician assistant studies major. This course introduces the clinical research process and the concept of evidence-based medicine, with its relationship to evidence-based practice. Topics will include fundamental epidemiologic concepts, research strategies including the literature search, and evaluation of the evidence. This course will engage students in active learning activities and incorporate lectures, class discussions, journal reading, case studies, and small group activities. (Offered spring semester.) 2 credits