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The Evidence-Based Neurology Curriculum

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A sound approach to practicing evidence-based medicine is an essential component of any contemporary clinical neurology training program. This chapter outlines the objectives and formats of two highly successful evidence-based neurology (EBN) curricula targeting neurology trainees. Integral components of an EBN curriculum, including the development of questions, pretutorial preparation, tutorial discussion, and posttutorial review, are discussed in detail. Helpful resources are identified and the evidence for EBN curricula is reviewed.

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  1. Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Rockyview Hospital, Calgary, AB, Canada

    Lawrence Korngut MD, FRCPC

  2. Neurology and Interventional Neuroradiology, The Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus, C-2174, 1053 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 4E9, Canada

    Miguel Bussière MD, PhD, FRCPC

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  1. London Health Sciences Centre, Dept. Clinical Neurosciences, University of Western Ontario, Windermere Road 339, London, N6A 5A5, Ontario, Canada

    Jorge G. Burneo

  2. , Neurology, Mayo Clinic Hospital, E. Mayo Blvd. 5777, Phoenix, 85054, Arizona, USA

    Bart M. Demaerschalk

  3. London Health Sciences Centre, Dept. Clinical Neurosciences, University of Western Ontario, Windermere Road 339, London, N6A 5A5, Ontario, Canada

    Mary E. Jenkins

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Korngut, L., Bussière, M. (2012). The Evidence-Based Neurology Curriculum. In: Burneo, J., Demaerschalk, B., Jenkins, M. (eds) Neurology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-88555-1_14

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