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  • Clinical practice standards
  • Evidence-based medicine

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  • Publication of the Institute of Medicine (now National Academy of Medicine) Standards for Developing Trustworthy Clinical Practice Guidelines in 2011 marked a new era in guideline creation.
  • The American Thoracic Society (ATS) committed to developing guidelines aligned with these new standards.
  • An experienced guideline methodologist was deemed essential for ensuring correct implementation of the standards.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish the ATS Guideline Methodology Training Program to increase the number of trained methodologists.
  • To ensure correct implementation of the Institute of Medicine's standards for developing trustworthy clinical practice guidelines.
  • To equip clinician educators with skills in guideline development and systematic reviews.

Main Methods:

  • Trainees (methodology scholars) attend an annual workshop on guideline development terminology and processes.
  • Scholars participate in guideline projects under the mentorship of a lead methodologist.
  • Scholars conduct and present systematic reviews, discuss evidence, and contribute to evidence-based graded recommendations.

Main Results:

  • Scholars have contributed to 22 ATS guidelines over 9 years, with most remaining active in guideline development.
  • For the past 2 years, graduates of the training program have led the methodological aspects of all ATS guideline projects.
  • Several scholars have secured positions leading guidelines for other professional societies.

Conclusions:

  • The ATS Guideline Methodology Training Program successfully produces skilled methodologists.
  • Graduates are leading guideline development within the ATS and other professional organizations.
  • The program provides valuable skills in systematic reviews and literature evaluation for clinician educators.