Join our free Journal Club for residents, paediatricians and child health professionals, held every two months, offering practical experience in the critical appraisal and discussion of research. Each 60-minute session features a resident-led review of a research paper relevant to child health, an expert panel discussion and opportunities to engage through live Q&A.
Whatever your career stage, if you are interested in child health research and evidence-based practice, join our Journal Club.
Whatever your career stage, if you are interested in child health research and evidence-based practice, join our Journal Club.
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About
RCPCH and the General and Adolescent Paediatric Research Collaborative UK and Ireland (GAPRUKI) are hosting a Journal Club to provide opportunities to engage in the review, critical appraisal and discussion of child health research.
The Journal Club is held via Microsoft Teams every two months on the fourth Wednesday from 13:00 - 14:00.
Register above to get an email for each upcoming seminar, with the joining link.
Upcoming Sessions
- 25 November 2026
- 27 January 2027
- 24 March 2027
If you are unable to attend the session live, a recording will be made available on RCPCH Learning following the event. Once you have registered, we will send you the link to access the recording.
What to expect
- Relevant research and critical appraisal: Each session focuses on a research paper relevant to child health, presented by a resident doctor and supported by a panel of experienced clinicians and researchers. Sessions provide an opportunity to critically appraise research, discuss its implications for clinical practice, and further your understanding of research methods, results and conclusions. The supporting materials, including the selected paper will be made available two weeks in advance of each session, to support preparation.
- Discussion and expert insight: Each session includes expert-led discussion and live Q&A, providing opportunities for you to ask questions, share your perspective and explore different perspectives on the evidence alongside colleagues and experts in the field.
- Opportunities to get involved: The Journal Club will provide opportunities for you to contribute to discussions and, if you are interested in presenting papers, develop your presentation, critical appraisal and discussion skills with support from experienced clinicians and researchers.
For more information
Please contact the RCPCH Research and Evidence Team by email: research@rcpch.ac.uk