AUA-Evidence Based Reviews in Urology (EBRU)

Evidence Based Reviews in Urology (EBRU)

Evidence Based Reviews in Urology (EBRU) is a new program by the American Urological Association (AUA) that will be launched in October of 2010 to teach practicing urologists and residents-in-training critical appraisal skills. Evidence based medicine related knowledge and skills will be taught in the context of an online journal club that will feature eight published articles per academic year (October – May). These articles are selected because they highlight important methodological issues as they relate to studies of therapy, prognosis, diagnosis, harm, etiology/risk, costs and resource utilization and because they are of high relevance to the day-to-day practice of urology.

Participants are asked to critically appraise the clinical article in a structured format using additional EBM review articles as a guide. Following an online group discussion, reviews by a clinical and methodological expert will be posted. After completion of the EBRU program, participants will have the knowledge and skills to critically appraise the urological literature. They will also be familiar with some of most important recently published clinical research findings to guide their practice.

EBRU is provided to all members of the AUA free of charge. It provides a convenient, practical and interactive way for busy urologists to learn critical appraisal skills and increase their clinical knowledge. EBRU also provides an opportunity to discuss common urological problems with other AUA members across the globe including recognized experts that will lead the group discussion. A similar program by the American College of Surgeons has been demonstrated to be an effective and fun way for general surgeons to acquire critical appraisal skills. EBRU participants can claim CME credit by completing a monthly online evaluation form as well as an end of the year post-test.

Further details about this exciting new offering from the AUA Office of Education will be forthcoming.

Evidence Based Reviews in Urology (EBRU)