Systematic Review

Course Description

This elective course introduces students to systematic review methodology, focusing on essential components for creating publishable manuscripts. It emphasizes the importance of rigorous systematic reviews in evaluating clinical and public health interventions, while also applying to other healthcare areas such as disease prevalence and diagnostic accuracy. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of conducting high-quality systematic reviews, develop protocols, and learn meta-analysis techniques through practical experience. Open to MPH students, medical students, and graduate students with an interest in health research, the course can also serve as an Integrated Learning Experience project for those looking to publish their work.

Basic Enrollment Requirements: Unofficial Transcript - Bachelor's. You will be contacted after registration for required evidence of immunization. 

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Remission Eligible: Yes; all university policies apply. 

Instructor Approval: Required; Please email the instructor of this course to request permission to enroll. We typically recommend including a transcript and 2-3 sentences as to why you are interested in taking the course. Once you receive permission, please forward your communication documenting permission to courses@tufts.edu.