Redefining Surgical Education with a Virtual Journal Club

A novel journal club enhances resident training and engagement in trauma surgery.

• Residents improved critical appraisal skills and public speaking abilities.
• Faculty valued direct interactions with study authors on methodology and clinical relevance.

This low-resource model fosters meaningful discussions without the logistical burdens of in-person events.

• Participating experts gained visibility and scholarly dissemination with minimal time investment.