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Try this URL for the Norman article. -----Original Message----- From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Roy Poses Sent: Friday, October 29, 1999 4:35 PM To: EBH list Subject: test of knowledge in clin epi/ crit appraisal? I have been looking for a simple, easy to administer paper and pencil test of knowledge about clinical epidemiogy and/or critical appraisal. In the systematic review by Green (Green ML. Graduate medical education training in clinical epidemiology, critical appraisal, and evidence-based medicine: a critical review of the curricula. Acad Med 1999; 74: 686) studies appear that used their own methods to assess knowledge of clinical epidemiology. However the methods themselves have apparently not been published, based on the data table supplied by Green (table 3) and perusal of the articles which reported using tests or examinations that were not based on review of a single article, ie, that tested general knowledge. Review of most but not all of the articles also mentioned in the review by Norman et al (Norman GR, Shannon SI. Effectiveness of instruction in critical appraisal (evidence-based medicine) skills: a critical appraisal. Can Med Assoc J 1998; 158: 177) also failed to reveal any that actually published the tests they used. So I wonder if anyone offhand is aware of a published test that one can use to assess learners' general knowledge of clinical epidemiological concepts and terms? Thanks in advance. I will post any useful responses back to the list. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%