A Prospective Review of a Novel Electronic Journal Club Format in an Orthopedic Residency Unit

• Published in: Journal of surgical education Vol. 77; no. 1; pp. 115 - 123
• Main Authors: Clesham, Kevin, Piggott, Robert P., Sheehan, Eoin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.01.2020
• Subjects: education; Interpersonal and Communication Skills; journal club; Medical Knowledge; orthopedics; Practice-Based Learning and Improvement; research methodology; residency; Systems-Based Practice; residency; education; journal club; Medical Knowledge; Systems-Based Practice; orthopedics; Practice-Based Learning and Improvement; Interpersonal and Communication Skills; research methodology

Journal clubs are useful for teaching critical appraisal skills and maintaining contemporary knowledge in orthopedics. The didactic format is most common; however, work commitments can pose difficulty in full attendance. Also with the current legislative working time restrictions for residents in Eu...