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Gain Continuing Medical Education credits while using library resources

Several library resources allow users to earn continuing medical education (CME) credits for various activities, including simply searching.

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May 11, 2021

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Start your first Covidence review

Sign up for a Columbia University account with Covidence and make systematic reviewing faster and easier. Covidence supports import and de-duplication of citations, title, abstract and full-text sc

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May 10, 2021

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Searching for alternatives to animal research

This article describes national and local requirements, resources and strategies for locating and describing published evidence on alternatives to animal research.

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May 3, 2021

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Planning a systematic review: steps and standards

This article lists planning steps and standards, needed to initiate a systematic review process.

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Mar 10, 2021

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Selecting a journal for publication: considerations and resources to aid in the decision-making process

Summary: Looking for appropriate journals to submit your work? Here are some key points to consider along with several resources on finding the best journals for your needs.

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Feb 5, 2021

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Understanding Journal Impact Indicators

Learn how to interpret, use, and find journal impact indicators.

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Feb 4, 2021

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Pursuing Publications: Overview and Considerations

This KBA provides an overview of publications for you to consider – each type is presented with background and other relevant information to facilitate your decision-making process.

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Dec 17, 2020

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