Twelve tips for medical students to conduct a systematic review

Background: Medical students engaged in research develop general skills that are instrumental to clinical practice. The systematic review, a cornerstone of evidence-based medicine, represents an ideal starting point for student researchers. Aim and methods: To outline twelve tips on conducting a sys...

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Published in:Medical teacher 2019-04, Vol.41 (4), p.471-475
Main Authors: Choi, Ariel R., Cheng, Derrick L., Greenberg, Paul B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Clinical medicine
Clinical research
Communication
Evidence-based medicine
Humans
Information Management - organization & administration
Librarians
Medical students
Mentors
Research Design
Students, Medical
Systematic review
Time Factors
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Summary:Background: Medical students engaged in research develop general skills that are instrumental to clinical practice. The systematic review, a cornerstone of evidence-based medicine, represents an ideal starting point for student researchers. Aim and methods: To outline twelve tips on conducting a systematic review for medical students with limited research experience. Results: The tips in this article are practical, comprehensive, and informed by the authors experience as medical students. Conclusion: The twelve tips can help medical students contribute to the literature and build a valuable skillset for future research and clinical practice.
ISSN:0142-159X
1466-187X
DOI:10.1080/0142159X.2018.1426847