How this works
We meet once a month from September to May and discuss 3 papers. Training programs select papers on a rotating basis. A trainee presents the paper and a faculty member leads the discussion.
At various times, we are honored to be joined by guest discussants. They are senior authors or subject matter experts of the papers selected for discussion.
This month's papers can be found here.
Check out the archives for a list of past papers and guest discussants.
2024-2025 Calendar
All meetings are from 6-7:30 pm
September 25, 2024 (Northwestern host of in-person meeting; Rush picks articles)
October 30, 2024 (Zoom only; Northwestern picks articles)
November 13, 2024 (Zoom only; Loyola picks articles)
December 2024 NO MEETING; attend JVS Online Journal Club
January 29, 2025 (Rush host of in-person meeting; Northwestern picks articles)
February 26, 2025 (Zoom only; Rush picks articles)
March 26, 2025 (Zoom only; Northwestern picks articles)
April 30, 2025 (UIC host of in-person meeting; Loyola picks articles)
May 28, 2025 (Format TBA; Northwestern picks articles)
June, July, August 2025 NO MEETING; attend JVS Online Journal Club
Zoom Link
Meetings will be either Zoom only or in-person.
Check email announcements for the Zoom link.
Tips for Reading and Presenting your Paper
How to read a scientific article (YouTube video from the NIH) (Hint: read ACTIVELY)
How to present (page 1) and critique (page 2) your paper at Journal Club (Hint: be focused and concise. You have 8 minutes!)
How to Participate
We welcome new participants! Email Karen Ho at kho1@nm.org to be added to the email listserve.
Contact Us
The co-organizers would love to hear from you.
Paul Crisostomo, MD
Associate Professor
Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy
Loyola University
pcrisostomo@lumc.org
Karen J. Ho, MD
Associate Professor
Division of Vascular Surgery
Northwestern University
kho1@nm.org