July 1, 2025
e-learning module - Perform a search in PubMed
Short description: PubMed is a bibliographic database on biomedicine, health and life science. In this e-learning module, you’ll learn how to build search queries in PubMed using specific search techniques, field tags, and the MeSH database. Expected time to complete: 30 to 60 minutes. Learning goals: After finishing this e-learning module, you'll be able to search the MeSH database for relevant MeSH terms; find synonyms for your concepts by using the MeSH database; build search queries for PubMed using standard search techniques, MeSH terms, and filters; and save and manage your PubMed searches. Use the link to get direct access to the e-learning module Perform a search in PubMed Download the Xerte deployment ZIP if you want to make modifications to the e-learning module for your own institution. What to modify for your own institution: slide 3 - how to access PubMed for your own institution slide 19 - how to access to the full text for your own institution