Students will produce a hypothesis-based review of the primary literature relevant to a contemporary ...

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Students will produce a hypothesis-based review of the primary literature relevant to a contemporary medical issue, problem or controversy. Papers will follow a specific format specified in this syllabus and outlined in the RLRA Guide to Authors (Appendix C). The hypothesis-based review must demonstrate a thorough understanding of the topic, methodology and implications of the cited primary literature, especially with respect to clinical trials. The final product will be 20-30 pages excluding appendices and references, double spaced, 10-12 point font, default margins, suitable for publication with references to the literature cited. A simple summary of the medical literature on a specific topic (standard review article), is not an acceptable format for this assignment. Students that produce exceptional hypothesis-based reviews will be encouraged to consider submitting their final papers for peer-reviewed publication with the support of the RLRA faculty