Workshop Overview and Participant Expectations

Large Group Sessions: These sessions are run by the faculty in order to cover core curriculum and also to model teaching strategies for the small groups.

Small Group Sessions: These sessions are based on the model of a small group for facilitated learning. The curriculum for the small groups is based on the learning needs of the participants. Each participant will be expected to take responsibility for a portion of the learning time. There are 7 two-hour small group sessions with 7 participants in each small group. In planning for your teaching time, participants might want to think about using 15 - 30 minutes. Two faculty tutors and a tutor-trainee, all of whom will assist and mentor participants in preparing for and carrying out their part of the session, will facilitate small groups. Participants should plan to do one of the following during the small group sessions:

• Teach a portion of a session – Those with a primary teaching role may want to practice teaching a session based on a case and paper, a review of a study design, or a review of important measurements of results.
• Lead a discussion on EBM Concepts - Participants can facilitate discussion of a particular topic of clinical interest, specifically framing it within one or more of the parts of the EBM Evidence Cycle.
• Discuss a clinical challenge – Participants with a primary clinical leadership role may want to review a clinical challenge and facilitate discussion regarding the evidence and how one might use evidence to change practice.

Preparation for small group (see planning guide):

• Think about personal learning goals and expectations for the workshop; be prepared to share these with your small group.
• Think about current clinical problems or “hot topics” for your teaching session.
  • Identify possible articles to use for your learning needs. (Additional articles will be provided in the Workshop Materials.)
  • Identify issues or concepts within the EBM process that you would want to use as topics for your small group activity.

Self Study Time: This time is set aside for your own learning pursuits and as time to prepare for your small groups. There will be numerous short courses lasting 30 to 60 minutes and focusing on searching the literature and managing information. In addition, there will be a computer lab and other designated spaces set aside for independent research and for informal discussions and one-on-one consultations on specific issues related to your understanding of the concepts and process of EBM. Medical Librarians will be teaching the short classes and will be available in the computer lab to offer addition help.