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A literature review synthesizes existing research on a specific topic, identifying key themes, gaps in knowledge, and areas for future investigation.


Varpio L, Parker R, MacLeod A. Understanding the Differences That Differentiate: A Model for Deciding Which Literature Review to Conduct. Journal of graduate medical education. 2024;16(2):146-150. doi:https://doi.org/10.4300/jgme-d-24-00151.1 https://meridian.allenpress.com/jgme/article/16/2/146/499709/Understanding-the-Differences-That-Differentiate-A


Maggio LA, Ninkov A, Frank JR, Costello JA, Artino AR Jr. Delineating the field of medical education: Bibliometric research approach(es). Med Educ. 2022;56(4):387-394. doi:10.1111/medu.14677. https://asmepublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/medu.14677

 

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Varpio L. #74 Methods Consult: What type of literature review should I do? The Papers Podcast. November 26, 2024.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/74-methods-consult-what-type-of-literature-review/id1668796306?i=1000678229029

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