How to perform a Literature Review

Learn to formulate effective research questions and conduct a comprehensive literature review with this practical course. This course is designed for medical students, pre-med students, resident physicians, and scientists seeking to efficiently identify crucial information for their research projects.

We'll begin by mastering the art of defining and evaluating research questions through interactive quizzes and exercises. Then, dive into the essential components of a strong literature review. You'll gain hands-on guidance on leveraging powerful resources like Google Scholar, PubMed, and other key databases.

Specifically, we'll explore:

• Effective Google Scholar Strategies: Learn advanced search techniques to uncover relevant research.
• PubMed Mastery: Develop skills for conducting detailed searches within PubMed, a vital resource for medical literature.
• Citation Management: Understand the importance of citations and references and learn best practices for proper formatting.
• Analyzing Research: How to interpret comments and identify similar articles to broaden your understanding.
• Efficient Filtering: Quickly assess and filter research papers to maximize your time.

This course is led by Dr. Malke Assad, an incoming plastic surgery resident at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Assad brings extensive research experience from prestigious institutions including The Mayo Clinic and MD Anderson Cancer Center. He has published over 100 publications and presented at over 80 conferences. He's passionate about sharing his expertise to help you succeed in your research endeavors.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the core principles of crafting impactful research questions.
• Confidently conduct a thorough and efficient literature review.
• Effectively utilize Google Scholar and PubMed for research.
• Properly manage citations and references.
• Quickly filter and evaluate research papers.