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Workshop Objectives:
Upon completion of this workshop, participants should be
able to -
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Describe
the steps required to critically appraise original research studies
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Describe
the process used to collect and extract data from reports of original
studies
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Enter and
analyze data for a systematic review using the Cochrane Collaboration's
RevMan software
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Analyze,
present, and interpret results of meta-analyses
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Identify
and resolve questions and challenges encountered during the completion
of a Cochrane systematic review
Who should attend:
Although designed for individuals who have published a protocol
(or have a protocol approved for publication) in The Cochrane Library,
the workshop is also open to those developing a title or preparing a
protocol with a Cochrane Review Group.
Those interested in learning more about
systematic reviews will be accepted if space permits.
Please note the following:
Please click on the link below to apply
for the workshop. The application may be completed online and submitted
via email or by printing and faxing to the number on the application.
Completing an application does not guarantee acceptance. Applicants
will be notified of acceptance to the workshop no later than three weeks
before the start of the workshop.
Applicants are required to submit
a title or topic of interest to explore during the workshop with their
application.
Program:
Workshop
Agenda
Wednesday, 22July 2009: 1:30PM - 5:30PM
Thursday, 23 July 2009: 8:30AM - 5:15PM
Friday , 24 July 2009: 8:30AM - 2:30PM
Faculty:
Kay Dickersin, PhD
Marie Diener-West, PhD
Diana Do, MD
Ann-Margret Ervin, PhD
Elham Hatef, MD
Barbara Hawkins, PhD
Tianjing Li, MD
Kristina Lindsley, MS
Roberta Scherer, PhD
Satyanarayana (Swaroop) Vedula, MD, MPH
Workshop Fees:
$50* - "Finishing School" (Cochrane Eyes and Vision
Group review authors only - use time to work on/complete a review
in-progress)
$150* - Registered Cochrane
title or protocol, Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Vision
practitioners and
researchers, Residents/Students
$750 - Representative of a non-profit
institution
$1950 - Representative of a for-profit
institution
Cancellation Fees:
Cancellation fees are based on the number of calendar days before
the start of the workshop and are assessed as follows:
- 14 to 8 days: 50% of registration fee (50%
refunded)
- 7 days or less: 100% of registration fee (0%
refunded)
Update
30 June 09: Registration limited to eye and vision researchers only
* This workshop fee will be
refunded upon submission of a Cochrane Systematic Review within 18
months of workshop attendance.
If you have any questions about
this workshop please call the Cochrane Eyes and Vision Group US Project
at 410-502-4631 or email uscevg@jhsph.edu.
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