Prerequisite: General familiarity with a computer (i.e. use of a mouse and limited typing) is required.

Examples of questions addressed in this workshop:

• Conduct efficient and refined literature searches
• Apply search tools to find reliable health information and evidence-based medical literature (e.g. Ovid MEDLINE, PIER, the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, clinical practice guidelines and online textbooks)
• Learn strategies to obtain the full text of journal articles through electronic resources or document delivery
• Find authoritative patient information using STATRef e-books, MedlinePlus and other high quality websites
• Discern the appropriate use of Google for clinical and patient information
• Compile appropriate bibliographies in print and electronic form

This workshop also provides:

• Classroom support to maximize the learning and minimize the frustration!
• Time for practice and Q & A !

Cost: 
Early Bird Price: $125.00
Full Price, after the respective deadline: $165.00

Accreditation:
The University of British Columbia Division of Continuing Professional Development (UBC CPD) is fully accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Continuing Medical Education (CACME) to provide study credits for continuing medical education for physicians.  As well, the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education of the United States (ACCME) maintains a reciprocity relationship with CACME which the American Medical Association (AMA) recognizes for the purpose of allowing Canadian medical schools the ability to certify activities for AMA PRA Category 1 credits and to award such credits to eligible physicians. This program has been reviewed and approved by the UBC Division of Continuing Professional Development.  UBC CPD designates this educational program as meeting the accreditation criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 3.5 MAINPRO M1 credits.  This program is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. This program also meets the accreditation criteria for a maximum of 3.5 Category 1 credits toward the American Medical Association Physician’s Recognition Award.  Each physician should claim only those credits he/she actually spent in the activity.

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Cancellations and Refunds:
The Division of Continuing Professional Development reserves the right to cancel the workshop five (5) business days prior to the workshop date. Each registrant will be notified by telephone, followed by written notification and a full refund. UBC is not responsible for any additional costs, including, but not limited to, airline or hotel penalties. If you wish to withdraw from the workshop, written notice of withdrawal and the original Income Tax Receipt must be received no later than ten (10) business days before the workshop, at which time, the registration fee, less a $50 handling charge, will be refunded. No refunds will be granted for withdrawal after this date.