Episode 1 - Rebooting Journal Club: Less Pain, More Gain featuring Dr. Dhimitri Nikolla

In this episode of The Learning Curve, Dr. Dhimitri Nikolla discusses innovative strategies for enhancing engagement in Journal Club among medical residents. He emphasizes the importance of critical appraisal skills, the challenges of traditional models, and practical methods to foster resident involvement and learning. The conversation highlights the need for structured curricula and specific tasks to improve the educational experience in academic medicine.

 

Takeaways

• Revamping Journal Club can significantly enhance learner engagement.
• A structured curriculum on critical appraisal is essential.
• Traditional Journal Club models often lack resident preparation.
• Focusing on methodology improves understanding and application.
• Providing specific tasks helps residents succeed in presentations.
• Engagement can be increased by lowering the expectations for presentations.
• Residents need to understand the relevance of research to clinical practice.
• Social environments can facilitate better discussions in Journal Club.
• Incorporating feedback from residents can improve the Journal Club experience.
• Feeding residents during sessions can increase attendance and participation.

Critical Appraisal Checklist: https://casp-uk.net/casp-tools-checklists/