The global health journal club is a forum for Faculty of Medicine learners to review global health literature and engage in discussion. The journal club also serves as a component of the Global Health & Social Accountability Concentration (GHSC) where participants receive credit for attending and/or presenting at journal club sessions.
All learners are welcome!
If you are interested in attending or presenting at a global health journal club session, please email the coordinator at globalhealth@uottawa.ca
| Schedule | Monthly/noon hour |
| Duration of event |
50 minutes
|
| Number of papers presented | 2 |
| Presenter |
2-4 learners (Individual presentation or 2 people co-presenting) |
| Discussion moderator | Director (Global Health Program), or designate |
In addition to the traditional journal club format, some sessions may be held as workshops to improve skills in the following area:
- Presenting academic work
- Writing discussion questions
- Leading a discussion
Timing and Schedule
Sessions are normally held the first Wednesday of the month from 12:30pm to 1:20pm (50-minute sessions).
Schedule for the 2021-2022 academic year:
| Date | Presenter(s) | Topic |
| October 6, 2021 | Katherine Muldoon, PhD, Senior Clinical Research Associate, OHRI | Workshop: How to give a good journal club presentation |
| November 3, 2021 | Cancelled | |
| December 1, 2021 | Cancelled | |
| January 12, 2022 | Student Presentations | TBD |
| February 2, 2022 | Student Presentations | TBD |
| March 2, 2022 | TBD | TBD |
| April 6, 2022 | TBD | TBD |
| May 4, 2022 | TBD | TBD |
NOTE: Sessions will be held virtually (Zoom).
Recognition
Journal club participants that attend and/or present at sessions will receive credit toward the Global Health and Social Accountability Concentration.