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Teaching evidence-based medicine: a regional dissemination model
Rosanne M Leipzig1, Eleanor Z Wallace, Lawrence G Smith
1Brookdale Geriatrics and Adult Development Department, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York 10029, USA. rosanne.leipzig@mssm.edu
Teaching and Learning in Medicine
|July 12, 2003
Summary
A course on evidence-based medicine (EBM) trained faculty to integrate EBM into residency programs. Participants showed increased knowledge and willingness to apply EBM teaching methods.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Internal Medicine Training
Background:
- Evidence-based medicine (EBM) is crucial for patient care but faculty expertise is limited.
- This deficit hinders the training of residents in EBM principles and practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop faculty skilled in evidence-based medicine (EBM) within New York State internal medicine residency programs.
- To equip faculty to integrate EBM knowledge and skills into their residency training.
Main Methods:
- A 3 1/2-day interactive course titled "Teaching Evidence-Based Medicine" was conducted in 1996, 1998, and 1999.
- Participants were faculty from internal medicine residency programs across New York State.
Main Results:
- Post-course evaluations indicated enhanced self-perceived knowledge of EBM.
- Participants expressed a strong willingness to implement the learned EBM teaching methods at their institutions.
Conclusions:
- There is a significant demand for EBM training opportunities for faculty.
- Faculty are motivated to apply newly acquired EBM skills within their home residency programs.