R Shariat Moharari [1] MD H Asl-e-Ssoleimani [2] MD

 Received: 3 Jan, 2007 Accepted: 6 Jan, 2007

 Abstract

 In order to develop the capacity of adapting changing circumstances, trainee doctors need to equip themselves with skills in acquisition, appraisal, and application of new knowledge.

 With a history of more than 150 years, the utility of the journal club as an effective instrument for medical education is no longer debated. There are many studies to find suitable forms of journal clubs, including its main aims. Reviewing some valuable studies, this article tries to provide simple advises to create or refine journal clubs.

 Keywords: Journal club, Critical appraisal skills, Medicine education 

  Address: Sina Hospital , Imam Khomeini St., Tehran, Iran Tel: 09113312758

 E-mail: moharari@sina.tums.ac.ir

  Source: UMJ 2008: 19(3): 285 ISSN: 1027-37271

  [1] Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (Corresponding Author)

  [2] Associate Professor of Gastroenclogy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences