Synchronous Online Journal Club to Connect Subspecialty Trainees across Geographic Barriers.

ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION:Journal club holds a well-respected place in medical education by promoting critical review of the literature and fostering scholarly discussions. Journal clubs are often not available to trainees with niche interests due to the geographic limitations of subspecialty programs such as simulation, medical education, disaster medicine, ultrasound, global health, and women's health. METHODS:A recurring online journal club was held on a quarterly basis to connect simulation fellows. An online conferencing program with screen-sharing capabilities served as the platform for this scholarly exchange. Articles were presented by fellows supported by more seasoned mentors. We surveyed participants to evaluate the program and provide feedback to the presenter. RESULTS:The first eight sessi

SUBMITTER: Musits AN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6948697 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature