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Implementing a successful journal club in an anesthesiology residency program
Nathaniel D Pitner1, Chris A Fox1, Matthias L Riess2
1Department of Anesthesiology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
F1000Research
|December 24, 2013
Summary
A structured anesthesia residency journal club significantly boosted resident confidence in literature appraisal and manuscript presentation. This program enhanced skills crucial for evidence-based medicine, including literature searching and statistical knowledge.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Anesthesiology Training
Background:
- Journal clubs are essential for resident education.
- Structured programs can enhance learning outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of a monthly structured journal club on anesthesia residents.
- To assess improvements in critical appraisal, literature searching, and statistical knowledge.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a monthly structured journal club in an anesthesia residency program.
- Pre- and post-implementation resident surveys to assess confidence and skills.
Main Results:
- Significant increase in resident confidence in critically appraising literature.
- Improved ability to present manuscripts.
- Enhanced skills in literature searching and statistical knowledge.
Conclusions:
- A structured journal club is an effective educational tool for anesthesia residency.
- The program improved residents' preparedness for evidence-based practice.
- Key features for successful implementation are described for other programs.
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