NEOMED Library: HS Journal Club Assignment Guide: Small Group Leader Information

Assignment Dates:

HS Journal Club Session - Thursday, May 15, 2025. Groups will be assigned one of four time periods (8-9 am, 9-10 am, 10-11 am, or 11 am - 12 pm). See CANVAS to determine your group's assigned time.

Questions about the assignment - Professor McEwen
Questions about honoraria, paperwork, contact information, etc. - Beth Leonard (PPC II)

See supporting documents for more detailed instructions.
Groups may divide the oral presentation however they would like. Everyone should participate in the oral presentation.

We will use Zoom for the session. Please let Heather McEwen, or Beth Leonard know about any technology issues that happen during the session.
Inform the Dr. Ferrell after the session about any absences, professionalism issues, etc.
Prior to the day of the presentation, each small group leader will be emailed a copy of the rubric. Please email Heather McEwen your completed rubrics.

Small group leaders must turn in two articles by date. Articles must be unique from other groups. You can choose your own articles or choose one from a list of previously used articles. See the articles to avoid list in AIMS to check that your selection is not listed. The document will be updated as articles are submitted.
- Requirements:
  - Research articles about obesity (clinical or public health related)
On-Campus faculty will be asked to create a Zoom session for the presentations. Please email the Zoom information to Beth Leonard by March 15th at 5 pm.
Presentations should be 20+ minutes. One group presents. Small group leader(s) and other group asks questions. The second group then presents.
Possible discussion points:
- Your thoughts on choosing a journal club article and giving presentations.