Evidence-Based Medicine

Foundation Course

May 1-2/ 2009

Hama- Syria

Description: 2- day course on principles of EBM  including lectures and workshops.

Main Objectives:

·         Study designs

·         Electronic Search for evidence Formulating an Answerable Question

·         Critical Appraisal of an article about Therapy

·         Critical appraisal of an article about Systematic Review

·         Critical Appraisal of an article about Diagnosis

·         Development and Adaptation of Guidelines

Organizing Institutions: Department of Health in Hama and Syrian Medical Association in collaboration with the Center for Continuing Medical and Health Education (CCMHE) which is a non-for profit organization.

Location: Afamia Hotel, Hama, Syria

Endorsement: The course is endorsed by the Clarity Group of McMaster University, Canada and the Joanna Briggs Institute, Australia.

Target participants: All physicians.

1-2 May2009