Join Drs Leila Aval, Kalp Patel, Dan Coulson and Alice fortune for a critical appraisal of cohort studies crash course along with an emergency A-E scenario. You will be sent an abstract for appraising prior to the session and then the tutors will go through it in depth during the session. These sessions are tailored for the SFP interviews, specifically for London and Oxbridge deaneries.

Summary

This interactive teaching session is designed to provide medical professionals with the skills necessary to critically appraise cohort studies and identify key factors in determining the quality of the design and results. Through discussion and application of strategies, participants will gain an understanding of how to consider the strengths and limitations of the study and make an informed judgement about its reliability and applicability.

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Learning objectives

1. Analyze the design of cohort studies using assess critical appraisal tools. 2. Distinguish the advantages and disadvantages of a cohort study design. 3. Interpret basic epidemiological concepts relevant to the evaluation of cohort studies. 4. Analyze the impact of bias and confounding variables on a study’s results. 5. Examine the strengths and weaknesses of research outcomes from a cohort study.

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