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Table 1 Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada emergency medicine training requirements in evidence-based medicine

From: Characteristics of evidence-based medicine training in Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada emergency medicine residencies - a national survey of program directors

CanMeds role

Requirements for completion of training

Scholar

Access and interpret the relevant evidence

Critically appraise evidence to address a clinical question

Integrate critical appraisal conclusions into clinical care

Manager

Apply best available medical evidence and management for cost-appropriate care

Plan relevant emergency department operations based upon evidence gathered through the use of information technology