Human and other resources

Minimal Criteria for Approving Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) Courses for the Resident by the Saudi Council of Health Specialties - Human and other resources

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A. Human Resources
One trainer (Instructor) per 8 candidates or less.
All trainers should have attended a basic EBM course and preferably "teaching the teachers" course.
It is preferably if one trainer or librarian attended a course on searching or has sufficient searching skills.
Twelve candidates or less per group (small group teaching)

B. Other arrangements and resources
One computer with live internet connection per two candidates or less.
The material should be sent for candidates at least one week before the course.
A space enough for small group discussion and OSCE examination if performed
Access or subscription to some or all of the following databases: Cochrane Library, PubMed, CLINICAL EVIDENCE, Evidence Based Medicine, ACP Journal Club, trip database, Up to date, SUM Search, and GACGUIDELINES.