Responsible Conduct of Research RCR (CTSI) Bias in Scientific Literature 2.22.22

February 22, 2022

In this workshop, we will discuss sources of bias in scientific literature, including: falsified and incorrectly analyzed data, possible bias from publishers and media, the impact of proliferation of low-impact and predatory journals, and current research culture favoring positive results and little replication. 

https://cce.upmc.com/content/responsible-conduct-research-rcr-ctsi-bias-scientific-literature-22222

Target Audience

Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Physician
Physician Assistant
Psychologist
Social Worker
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 1.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
02/22/2022
Course expires: 
06/30/2022
Event starts: 
02/22/2022 - 12:00pm EST
Event ends: 
02/22/2022 - 1:00pm EST

In this workshop, we will discuss sources of bias in scientific literature, including: falsified and incorrectly analyzed data, possible bias from publishers and media, the impact of proliferation of low-impact and predatory journals, and current research culture favoring positive results and little replication. 

                                                                                                                                     

Disclaimer Statement

The information presented at this CME program represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses

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Pittsburgh, PA
United States

Keith Vogt, MD PhD, Assistant Professor, Departments of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine and Bioengineering.

 

Faculty Disclosure 

No members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships with any proprietary entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services, used on, or consumed by, patients to disclose. 

 

 

Accreditation and credit designation

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician (CME)

The University of Pittsburgh School designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing (CNE)

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1.0 contact hour.

Other Healthcare Professionals

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

 

 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 1.00 Attendance
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REGISTER/COMPLETE COURSE:

 

To register for this course go to the CTSI website Events Page: https://ctsi.pitt.edu/about-us/events/ . If you are looking for information about this course after the event or are interested in other Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) courses offered by CTSI go the RCR webpage: https://ctsi.pitt.edu/education-training/responsible-conduct-of-research-training/

 

For questions about RCR courses email CTSIRCR@pitt.edu.

 

Contacts:

Teri Reiche

Director, Responsible Conduct of Research Training Center

University of Pittsburgh Clinical & Translational Science Institute (CTSI)

Email: tmr75@pitt.edu

Phone: 412-383-2475

www.CTSI.pitt.edu

 

Sammy Massimino

Program Coordinator

University of Pittsburgh Clinical & Translational Science Institute (CTSI) www.CTSI.pitt.edu 

Email: SAM577@pitt.edu

Phone: 412-383-0846

www.CTSI.pitt.edu