Reading and Critiquing the Scientific Literature

Developing, implementing, and disseminating sound research studies requires several important steps be undertaken. Hypothesis formulation and study design often can be informed by previously completed studies published by other investigators. Thus, reviewing scientific literature is a critical skill when conducting research. Additionally, available data sets can often be used for pilot studies or in some instances to test primary hypotheses. Having an awareness of the types of datasets that are accessible, their strengths and limitations can be helpful. This workshop has the following learning objectives:

1.  Understand the basic steps in reviewing literature

2.  Be informed on the available data sources, their potential uses and limitations.

This workshop series is free and open to all students, fellows, faculty and staff at UB, the Buffalo Translational Consortium and SUNY.

ACCREDITATION: The University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CERTIFICATION: The University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CREDIT: This program is supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences of the National Institutes of Health under award numbers UL1TR001412 and KL2TR001413 to the University at Buffalo.