How do you find a good journal club article?

Regardless of the setting, there are some commonalities that you should consider:

1. Research – Is it research?
2. Quality – Is it from a respected/prominent/peer-reviewed journal?
3. Audience – What are their needs and interests, scope of practice?
4. Currency – Is the article timely?
5. Issue – Is it on an important topic?

What is a journal club in pharmacy?

A Journal Club is a presentation/discussion on a scientific article from a peer-reviewed journal. They are such a common staple in academic medical teaching and if you are a pharmacy or medical student, get ready to do a LOT in your career as a student & resident.

How do you present a journal club article?

Here are five things I learned from my experience leading a journal club that can help you prepare to get the most out of your discussions:

1. Know the background material.
2. Make your presentation concise.
3. Simplify unfamiliar concepts.
4. Ask yourself questions about the paper before you present.

How do I start a successful journal club?

1. Make It a Routine. Schedule the journal club at a recurring time and location, so that it becomes a regular part of everyone’s schedule.
2. Designate a Leader.
3. Get Organized.
4. Pre-Read Papers.
5. Build a Community.
6. Choose Relevant Papers.
7. Make Engaging Presentations.
8. Keep It Exciting.

How do you present an article in journal club?

What is the ACP Journal Club?

Evidence-based, timely summaries of drug information for immediate impact on patient care. USC Pharmacy students can obtain a free account from the publisher. Previously a stand-alone journal, the ACP Journal Club has been incorporated as a section of Annals of Internal Medicine.

How many medical journals are in Journal Club?

Reviewing over 120 leading medical journals, this monthly feature in Annals of Internal Medicine contains an editorial, easy to read abstracts, and a page of other notable articles. All ACP members have free access to the online version of Journal Club.

How do I find articles about pharmacy in medical journals?

Some of the common journals to find articles could include pharmacy-specific ones, so that could be AJHP or the Journal of Managed Care and Specialty Pharmacy. You can also look in general medicine journals, something like the Journal of the American Medical Association, better known as JAMA, and the New England Journal of Medicine.

What is an example of presenting a journal to the pharmacy team?

For example, let’s say you are a student taking Brandon’s APPE rotation (you lucky duck, you). And let’s say you’re presenting a journal club to the pharmacy team about a new drug that was just approved for some type of cancer. What does the pharmacy team need to know?