CaseCAT is a student-driven opportunity for dental students to engage in evidence-based practice, with the CAT in CaseCAT standing for Critically Appraised Topic. The CaseCAT begins with a case that a student has seen during his/her clinical experience that exemplifies some aspect of dentistry that lends itself to an evidence-based approach for diagnosis, treatment, analysis or outcomes. Students present their CaseCATs to the College community on Clinic and Research Day. CaseCATs were introduced to the College by alumni, Kaitrin Baloue, in collaboration with College administration. The program is continued under the management of the Student Research Group.

Submission

To participate in the CaseCAT program, students must email titles, along with the name of their mentors and group practice to Katherine Long by Monday, January 14, 2013.

How to create a CaseCAT

Resources for creating a CaseCAT are below including Mat Wietecha's lunch & learn presentation. Also, don't hesitate to ask students who have participated in the past or any of the contacts listed at the bottom of this page.

Lunch & Learn presentation: an overview of the CaseCAT process, objectives, finding cases, developing a CAT, who to contact for help

Evaluation sheet): these are the criteria that will be used by the faculty judges to score your CaseCAT

CaseCAT creation worksheet: step-by-step instructions to help you in developing a successful CaseCAT

Literature review worksheet: use this to critically evaluate the literature as they pertain to your case

2012 Champion - Shivam Patel

2011 Champion - Andrea Venizelos

Contacts

Mateusz Wietecha, PhD/DMD candidate
Phillip Marucha, Associate Dean for Research
William Knight, Executive Associate Dean for Academic Affairs