2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
CPCH5101M Applied Evidence-based Paediatrics
7.5 creditsClass Size: 80
Module manager: Dr Bob Phillips
Email: childhealth@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
Co-requisites
| CPCH5008M | Evidence Based Paediatrics |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students will have:- improved their literature searching skills;
- gained practice and skill in critically appraising original research articles;
- collected the evidence in a clear, coherent way;
- prepared a paper for submission for publication.
Syllabus
This module is intended for students in special circumstances who are unable to complete the modules for the MMedSc in Child Health. Students will choose a topic of interest and explore the evidence base for it.
The topic selected should relate to some aspect of their clinical work in paediatrics and child health.
The assignment will be written up according to the format of the BMJ publication "Clinical Evidence". There will be no formal teaching, but tutorials will support the work. This module might be suitable for long-distance learning.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Tutorial | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
| Private study hours | 55.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 20.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 75.00 | ||
Private study
- Searching the electronic databases; critically appraising and summarising the evidence.- The whole module is private study, with the exception of tutorials.
30 Contact Hours are scheduled for this module, however the amount and length of the lectures and seminars will vary from year to year. The information tabled above provides guidance only.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Progress will be monitored through individual tutorials.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Assignment | . | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 30/01/2012
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