Program
How to Critique Primary Research - Alison McIntyre, CCPA and Erin Sephton, CCPA
November 12, 2022 from 8:00am EDT to 8:50am EDT
Description:
For new or seasoned practicing Physician Assistants, journal clubs are an excellent way to stay up to date with current research. They are a preferred method of group learning within the medical field but require a degree of analytic skepticism to participate fully. This can seem like a daunting task for those not having studied statistics since their undergraduate degrees. Here we will dissect the components of a journal club and how to prepare and participate with emphasis on critiquing studies. The purpose of this presentation is to understand key definitions, the skeleton of a research study, as well as identifying strengths and weaknesses of a study. Through this discussion, we hope to help build confidence in those wishing to join a journal club and provide additional resources for those who already attend.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this session, the participant will be able to:
- Recognize key terms in, and components of, a research study
- Identify strengths and limitations of an article or study
- Identify whether the conclusions of an article are strong/can be accepted
Speakers / Panelists
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How to Critique Primary Research - Alison McIntyre, CCPA and Erin Sephton, CCPA
November 12, 2022 from 8:00am EDT to 8:50am EDT -
How to Critique Primary Research - Alison McIntyre, CCPA and Erin Sephton, CCPA
November 12, 2022 from 8:00am EDT to 8:50am EDT
Alison McIntyre
CCPA
Alison McIntyre
Alison McIntyre is a family medicine Physician Assistant practicing in St. Catharines, Ontario. Born and raised in London, Ontario, she earned her BSc in Biological Science from the University of Guelph before graduating from the McMaster PA program in 2014. In addition to her family medicine practice, Alison is a clinical skills instructor for the McMaster PA program. She enjoys traveling, curling and spending time with her dachshund, Rosy.
Erin Sephton
CCPA
Erin Sephton
Erin Sephton was born in Charlottetown PEI, raised throughout the maritimes and graduated with a BSc Biology from St FX in 2008. She then worked as a Primary Care paramedic throughout the province of Nova Scotia until enrolling in the PA program at McMaster University in 2011. Graduating in the class of 2013, Erin worked in primary care in Kitchener ON, as well as emergency medicine in Brantford ON until becoming one of 3 pilot project PAs for the Nova Scotia Orthopedic Surgery Pilot project in 2020. She currently works in arthroplasty in Halifax and Dartmouth NS in knee/hip replacement surgery. She enjoys traveling, spending time with her puppies and attending sporting events.