Journal Club Series Episode 13- Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Description
Title: Journal Club Series Episode 13- Systematic review and meta-analysis
Target Audience
This activity is directed to physicians, medical students, nurse practitioners, nurses, and physician assistants.
Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
• Conduct systematic reviews and apply proper methodologies.
• Perform meta-analyses and utilize appropriate techniques.
Course Directors:
Tony R. Tarchichi MD — Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC.) Paul C. Gaffney Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine.
No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.
Mary Lou Klem PhD, MLIS — Assistant Director for Advanced Information Support, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Health Sciences Library System
No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
No other planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.
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