Journal Club 2021-22

Changes

• Not tied to theme of TLC

• Integration with ABFM Journal Club

• Integration with Community Medicine Assignments

Basic Journal Club Concepts and Skills

• Identify the Research Question

• Identify the Study Type

• Complete a Critical Appraisal using a structured format

• Decide on a Clinical Bottom Line

• Explain some Evidence-Based Medicine concepts to others

Format

1. Community Medicine Presentation - 15 min

2. Journal Club Presentation

   1. PGY 1 - 3-5 min

      1. Title of Article

      2. Research Question

      3. Study Type

   2. PGY 2 - 10-12 min

      1. Validity of the study

      2. Results of the study (with up to 2 figures)

      3. Applicability of the study

      4. Clinical Bottom Line

   3. PGY-3 - 15 min

      1. Review the ABFM questions and answers - some audience participation

      2. Teach THREE EBM concepts (from the article review) to the group