Effectiveness of Community Medicine Journal Club in Pakistan
Author Information
Author(s): Akhund Saima, Kadir Muhammad Masood
Primary Institution: Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
Hypothesis
Does the Community Medicine Residency Journal Club (CMR-JC) effectively enhance learning among trainees?
Conclusion
The CMR-JC meets the criteria for effective journal clubs and should be included in residency training programs in developing countries.
Supporting Evidence
- More than 95% of residents attended the journal club regularly.
- 85% of respondents perceived an improvement in critical appraisal skills.
- 92.5% of participants supported the idea of a structured article review checklist.
Takeaway
A journal club helps medical residents learn by discussing articles together, and it works well even in countries with fewer resources.
Methodology
The study involved a review of journal club records and a survey of residents and alumni regarding their satisfaction and learning outcomes.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reported satisfaction and the lack of a control group.
Limitations
The study is limited to one medical university in Pakistan, which may affect the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 27 residents and alumni, with 42.3% being female.
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