Evaluation of an evidence-based veterinary medicine exercise for instruction in clinical year of veterinary medicine program.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Evidence-based veterinary medicine (EBVM) is a fundamental core competency for new graduates. Our objectives were to evaluate clinical students' use, understanding of, and confidence in EBVM before undertaking an exercise consisting of an hour seminar in conjunction with a medical librarian, followed by a journal club and to evaluate students' knowledge of and ability to apply EBVM following the exercise.

Methods

In this cohort study, students undertaking a large animal ambulatory rotation completed questionnaires before the seminar, following the journal club, and at graduation. Students took a Fresno test evaluating EBVM knowledge at the end of the rotation.

Results

Prior to the seminar, 94% of students defined EBVM at least somewhat accurately, and 51%

SUBMITTER: Gibbons PM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8110120 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature