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A Structured, Debate-Style Cardiothoracic Surgery Journal Club for Trainee Acquisition and Application of Seminal
Mara B Antonoff1, Tom C Nguyen2, Jessica G Y Luc3
1Thoracic Surgeon, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Mededportal : the Journal of Teaching and Learning Resources
|April 16, 2019
Summary
This cardiothoracic surgery journal club effectively trains residents to apply evidence-based medicine to patient care. The structured, debate-style module enhances clinical decision-making skills using current literature.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Cardiothoracic Surgery Training
Background:
- Acquiring specialty-specific literature is crucial for clinical training.
- Applying evidence-based practice to patient care is a key skill for surgeons.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a structured, debate-style journal club for cardiothoracic surgery trainees.
- To assess the module's effectiveness in applying literature-based evidence to patient scenarios.
Main Methods:
- A structured, debate-style journal club was implemented for cardiothoracic surgery trainees.
- Knowledge acquisition was assessed via faculty judging of debates and a written test.
- Supporting materials included patient cases, slides, and assessment tools.
Main Results:
- The journal club demonstrated effectiveness as an educational intervention.
- Trainees improved their ability to apply evidence-based medicine to patient problems.
Conclusions:
- This resource enhances cardiothoracic surgical trainees' application of evidence-based practice.
- The curriculum is adaptable for surgical residency programs and independent study.
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