In this course, students will be introduced to the field of medical writing. Students will learn and practice researching and writing different deliverables, including abstracts, manuscripts, slide decks, and posters. Students will have the opportunity to learn the essentials of AMA (American Medical Association) Style and to hone their writing skills by writing weekly reflections in addition to several assigned written projects and presentations.

The goal of the Biostatistics and Medical Literature Evaluation course is to prepare the student to evaluate and apply data from the published medical primary literature. Additionally, the student will understand the potential pitfalls of statistical methodologic flaws and inherent research study biases.