Evidence-Based Medicine 1 Credits/Maximum of 1

Catalog description

This course introduces foundational principles of evidence-based practice for physician assistant students. The course covers statistics, medical literature searching, formulation of PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcomes) questions, and application of evidence to clinical decision-making. Instruction is delivered through a variety of learning modalities, including didactic sessions, team-based learning, small group activities, and standardized patient exercises. Students develop skills in identifying clinical questions, efficiently searching and appraising the medical literature, and applying evidence at the point of care to support patient-centered decisions.