Spanish Society of Medical Radiology Journal Club: History, analysis and perspectives after ten years of experience

Radiologia (Engl Ed). 2023 Jul-Aug;65(4):376-384. doi: 10.1016/j.rxeng.2022.12.007. Epub 2023 Jul 16.

Abstract

We define a journal club as a group of people who meet to critically read and discuss scientific articles. In medicine, journal clubs are a very important part of training during residency programs. In 2013, the Spanish Society of Medical Radiology's (SERAM) journal club was established with the aim of promoting the acquisition of non-interpretative skills and training in scientific journalism during residency. After nearly 10 years, more than 137 reviewers at 54 hospitals have formed part of the SERAM's journal club. In this time period, the number of reviewers, publications, and visits to our website have increased progressively. The SERAM's journal club currently employs a structured workflow that is organized into quarterly groups and supported by a peer-review system. In the future, the SERAM's journal club aims to internationalize its content beyond the Spanish-speaking community, increase its presence in social networks, and incorporate audiovisual content.

Keywords: Artículo de revista; Journal article; Organización; Organization; Residencia; Residency.

MeSH terms

  • Education, Medical, Graduate
  • Humans
  • Internship and Residency*
  • Radiology*