PERL is a medical course focused on developing clinical reasoning, critical thinking, and research skills. It trains students to identify and analyze clinical problems, interpret medical evidence, and apply evidence-based principles in patient care. In this course you will learn to integrates case-based discussions, literature review, and basic research methodology to strengthen decision-making and professional practice.
This is a 10-week course program designed to strengthen clinical reasoning and research skills. By the end of the course, students will be able to:
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Identify and analyze clinical problems using structured reasoning approaches.
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Apply principles of evidence-based medicine in patient care decisions.
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Critically appraise medical literature and research articles.
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Demonstrate basic understanding of research methodology and data interpretation.
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Communicate clinical findings and research insights effectively in academic discussions.