Evidence-based Ophthalmology: A workshop on finding,
synthesizing, and applying clinical evidence

Saturday, November 4, 2006 - CANCELLED 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Anna Baetjer Room Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Baltimore, MD

Course Description:
The ability to identify and critically appraise the literature is essential to the practice of evidence-based medicine. This one day course will provide the necessary tools for physicians to utilize the best available medical evidence in their clinical decision making. It includes didactic lectures on asking a focused research question, accessing ophthalmology-specific resources, and evaluating the various levels of clinical evidence. Small group exercises will allow participants to discuss and critically appraise current literature.

Course Objectives: Workshop Agenda [PDF]
Following this program, the participant should be able to:

• Formulate a focused research question
   
• Access evidence-based healthcare resources specific to ophthalmology
   
• Identify, evaluate, and categorize the various levels of clinical evidence
   
• Identify the best evidence to address a focused clinical question
   
• Apply the techniques from the workshop to answer proposed clinical questions 

Who should attend:
Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, and Vision Researchers/Practitioners

Accreditation Statement:
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement:
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)T. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Policy on Faculty and Provider Disclosure:
It is the policy of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health that the faculty and provider disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, and also disclose discussions of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation(s). Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine OCME has established policies in place that will identify and resolve all conflicts of interest prior to this educational activity. Detailed disclosure will be made in the activity handout materials.

Americans with Disabilities Act:
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health fully complies/comply with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof. Please notify us if you have any special needs.

Faculty:

• Kay Dickersin, MA, PhD
• Ann-Margret Ervin, MPH, PhD
• Peter Gehlbach, MD, PhD
• Barbara Hawkins, PhD
• Michael X. Repka, MD
• Roberta Scherer, PhD
• Jennifer Thorne, MD, PhD

Workshop Fee Structure
$175 - Ophthalmologists, optometrists, vision researchers
$95 - Residents and Fellows (with verification of status)

A $50 late fee applies to registrations received after October 27, 2006

 

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If you have any questions about this workshop please call the US Cochrane Eyes and Vision Group at 410-502-4631 or email Ann Ervin.