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Family Medicine Research Guide

This guide is for students, faculty, and staff of Rush University who are doing research in Family Medicine

About this Guide

This guide is for students, faculty, and staff of Rush University who are doing research in Family Medicine.

Librarian Assistance

Need extra help? Schedule an appointment with our librarians. These sessions can be catered to fit various needs. 

Some examples of the assistance librarians can provide include:

  • Identifying keywords and controlled vocabulary
  • Understanding and using Boolean operators
  • Guiding a literature search for a coursework
  • Help with a systematic/scoping review
  • Assistance with citation management systems (i.e. RefWorks, Covidence) and other research tools
  • Understanding what databases and other resources the library has available and how to use the

Appointments are available Monday - Friday, online and in-person. Please note, same-day appointments are difficult to accommodate. If possible, request your appointment at least 24 hours in advance. Appointments are offered at no cost. To schedule, please fill out our Ask a Question form, or email library@rush.edu.