title: Journal clubs in family practice residency programs in the southeast.
abstract: The prevalence and structure of journal clubs in family medicine training programs in the southeastern United States was ascertained by a survey of directors of residency training programs and family practice residents in this region. There are journal clubs in 84% of the 74 programs included. The journal club appears to be well attended, and attendance is enhanced by faculty participation and a positive perception of the activity by the program directors. The vast majority of residents and directors agree that the journal club is a positive part of the educational program. In programs with journal clubs, participants reported reading significantly more than nonparticipants.
authors.affiliation: Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency Program, University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences 35487-0378.
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Van Derwood
authors.forename: P E
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Tietze
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Nagy
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003479:Curriculum; D005180:Faculty, Medical; D005194:Family Practice / Q000193:education*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009938:Organizations; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011932:Reading; D015144:Southeastern United States; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires