Medical Literature: Embase/Medline via Ovid (AMC PhD Program)

Information about the course Medical Literature: Embase/Medline via Ovid.

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Goal:

Get familiar with the Ovid search interface and start searching Embase and Medline using EMTREE and MeSH indexing respectively during a 2,5 hours' hands-on session. A good working knowledge of PubMed is prerequisite and can be obtained by the AMC e-learning in Dutch or the PubMed tutorial in English.

Matches perfectly as a follow up on the Searching for a Systematic Review course. Also recommended: PsycInfo via Ovid for elaborate searching literature in behavioral science and mental health.

Format:

The course runs three times a year. The course takes 2 to 2.5 hours.

Content:

As preparation you need to follow two e-learning modules and make an assignment. This will take on average 1-2 hours, depending on searching skills and knowledge of PubMed. During the course you have the opportunity to practice and fine-tune your own query/PICO.

Recommended follow up courses:
Searching for a Systematic Review and/or PsycInfo via Ovid.

Compulsary experience:

  • (Dutch speaking students): PubMed (e-learning course) (2,5-3 hrs).
  • (English speaking students): PubMed tutorial.

    Scheduled dates:

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      Target Audience:

      AMC PhD candidates.

      Certificate:

      A participation certificate is issued. Attendance is registered.

      Study load:

      2.5 hours, which is comparable to 0.1 ECTS points.

      Number of participants:

      Maximum 8 per course.

      Costs:

      No charge for registered AMC PhD candidates.

      Course coordinator:

      F.S. van Etten-Jamaludin / Medical Library / f.s.vanetten@amsterdamumc.nl / tel. +31 (0)20 - 566 7666.

      More information:

      From the course coordinator or AMC Graduate School / graduateschool@amc.uva.nl / E2-172 / tel. +31 (0)20 - 566 4618.

      Contact:

      AMC Graduate School
      E-mail: graduateschool@amc.uva.nl
      Tel: +31 (0)20 - 566 3108