Strategic Scholarly Reading for Medical Learners
Online
Medical school is busy and having the skills to read strategically can help you get through the mountains of assigned readings. This workshop introduces practical approaches for navigating scholarly and clinical literature. Participants will learn how to identify the purpose and structure of different article types, recognize key methodological features, and apply strategic reading techniques to grasp the most relevant information. This session supports the development of foundational critical appraisal skills, enabling learners to assess quality and relevance.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
Identify and describe the major components of a scholarly research article, including abstract, introduction, methods, results, and discussion.
Apply structured strategies for reading research articles efficiently and with purpose, including skimming, scanning, and targeted deep reading.
Interpret common methodological terminology and study designs encountered in medical literature.
Evaluate the strengths, limitations, and applicability of research findings to academic or clinical questions.