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News and views on the world of critical appraisal skills training.
Manchester Dental Course
Tuesday 02 April 2019
We presented at a bespoke event for Manchester Dental hospital with orthodontists, restorative surgeons, paediatric dentists, public health dentists. The course was aimed at people sitting the dental ISFE consultant exams. A dental specific workbook was used for the teaching as well as a mixture of dental papers for the practical application.
Preparing for the AKT: Critical Appraisal
Sunday 03 March 2019
https://www.gponline.com/preparing-akt-critical-appraisal-evidence-based-practice/article/1525162 For those who have critical appraisal stations as part of their AKT training, why not come to one of workshops and learn how to appraise clinical papers and develop the skills required for your interviews. Book on our website: www.criticalappraisal.com or for any bespoke events please email to discuss your requirements: office@criticalappraisal.com
ST3 Surgical interviews: Critical Appraisal
Friday 01 March 2019
For those who have critical appraisal stations as part of their ST3 interviews why not come to one of workshops and learn how to appraise clinical papers and develop the skills required for your interviews. Book on our website: www.criticalappraisal.com or for any bespoke events please email to discuss your requirements: office@criticalappraisal.com
A workshop at Kings College, London, with medical experts
Wednesday 27 February 2019
We attended a workshop at Kings College, London medical experts. The course was aimed at upskilling clinicians on how to appraise clinical papers objectively. A selection of clinical papers were used for the practical application. The course was organised by a pharmaceutical company who invited Narinder in as a speaker for the masterclass.
Improving critical appraisal skills in Liverpool
Friday 22 February 2019
We've been working with a pharmaceutical company to design a course to improve critical appraisal skills amongst MSLs. The one day event took place in Liverpool at the Hilton city centre hotel. We spent the day understanding the core knowledge and concepts used in appraising papers and then practised on randomised controlled trials and meta-analyses. Face-to-face teaching allows us to offer a more personalised experience to the delegates. The course will be followed up with WEBEX sessions to appraise additional clinical papers in their chosen therapeutic areas.
Training at Trinity College, Dublin
Wednesday 20 February 2019
This week we returned to teach at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. This is the eighth year we have been involved with the MSc in Healthcare Infection Management. The MSc students included Consultants, junior doctors and nurses. The half-day event was an overview of the key steps in critically appraising research papers.
Windsor: Improving Critical Appraisal Skills for Future Consultants
Friday 08 February 2019
Windsor was the venue for a training course this week for a pharmaceutical company. The training was called ‘Pitfalls in Medical Statistics in Clinical Trails’. Our bespoke courses can be tailored to the exact requirements of the customer. For example, we are happy to replace our own teaching materials with company materials and sign confidentiality agreements. So if you are looking for bespoke training instead of a generic course, get in touch. Collaborate with us for the perfect training course!
Workshop at BOS (British Orthodontic Society), London
Sunday 20 January 2019
We attended a workshop at BOS-British Orthodontic Society, London with orthodontists, restorative surgeons, paediatric dentists, public health dentists. The course was aimed at people sitting the dental ISFE consultant exams. A dental specific workbook was used for the teaching as well as a mixture of dental papers for the practical application.
Improving critical appraisal skills in Phoenix, Arizona
Tuesday 15 January 2019
A mixture of medical specialists and commercial teams attended a critical appraisal in Phoenix, Arizona. Generic clinical papers were critiqued by the group to identify key strengths and weaknesses of trial data in their specialist areas. This was an excellent interactive session and focused on upskilling the group as well appraising their clinical papers. The course was organised by a pharmaceutical company who invited Narinder in as a speaker for the masterclass.
Critical Appraisal Workshop 16-17th Feb 2019 – sold out
Saturday 12 January 2019
The Critical Appraisal Workshop is our most comprehensive critical appraisal training event. The workshop lasts two days and covers everything you need to read clinical papers with confidence. Compared to the one day Critical Appraisal Masterclass, more time is available in the workshop for practical work, including appraising real clinical papers. The workshop is popular amongst people who want to improve their critical appraisal knowledge, practice their new skills on published research and learn how to speed read clinical papers. 2019 COURSE DATES ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE. Workshops across 2 days and the 1 day masterclass are available to book on our website: www.criticalappraisal.com For any bespoke events please email to discuss your requirements: office@criticalappraisal.com