Journal club with orthopaedic residents

Journal Club is an academic forum where orthopaedic surgery residents critically analyze and discuss medical literature, evaluating the applicability of research findings to clinical practice. This monthly activity is a core component of the VinUni Orthopaedic Residency Program, designed to promote critical thinking, evidence-based practice, and a lifelong learning mindset.

🔹 What Makes Journal Club at VinUni Unique?

At VinUni, the Journal Club embraces modern medical education principles by empowering residents to take an active role at every stage. Residents are encouraged to select research articles based on specific clinical questions arising from real patient cases, hypothetical scenarios, or recent advancements in the field. This problem-based learning approach fosters deeper understanding and direct clinical relevance.

Through this process, residents develop essential skills, including:
✔️ Formulating sharp clinical questions
✔️ Navigating medical databases effectively
✔️ Critically appraising medical literature
✔️ Applying research findings to enhance patient care

🔹 How is Journal Club Structured?
1️⃣ Article Selection: One or a group of residents selects 1-2 relevant articles and collaborates with research and clinical faculty to ensure the chosen study is appropriate for critical appraisal and discussion.
2️⃣ Preparation: Articles are distributed one week in advance, allowing all participants ample time for thorough analysis and discussion preparation.
3️⃣ Structured Discussion: The use of Critical Appraisal Tools ensures a systematic, focused, and high-yield discussion.
4️⃣ Clinical Application: The group explores how research findings can be integrated into clinical decision-making to improve patient care.

🔹 Developing Essential Clinical and Academic Skills
By analyzing and applying the latest medical research, VinUni residents not only expand their medical knowledge through engaging discussions but also refine essential competencies, including:
✔️ Critical appraisal of literature
✔️ Research analysis
✔️ Presentation and communication skills
✔️ Systematic clinical reasoning

Most importantly, Journal Club at VinUni cultivates an open and collaborative learning environment, equipping residents with the tools necessary to advance both patient care quality and their careers in clinical practice and academia.