IJME - Teaching trainees how to critically evaluate the literature - a crossover study at two pediatric residency programs

Table 1. Description of the EBM curriculum (each session was 90 minutes)

EBM curriculum	Session 1	Session 2	Session 3	Session 4
In class	EBM test	Review multiple choice questions in teams using audience response system	Multiple choice questions covering session 2 information (small groups)	Review of MAARIE framework and key concepts
	Flaw Catching exercise	Introduction to MAARIE framework (2^nd half R.I.E.)	Apply MAARIE framework to abstracts	Apply MAARIE framework to RCT #2
	Introduction to MAARIE framework (1^st half M.A.A.)	Flaw catching exercise	Apply MAARIE framework to RCT #1	EBM test
Homework	Multiple choice questions covering session 1 information	Read randomized controlled trial (RCT) #1	Read RCT #2

Int J Med Educ. 2017; 8:137-141; doi: 10.5116/ijme.58ce.5f04