Looking to sharpen your critical appraisal skills in a fun and supportive space? Our monthly journal club is the perfect place for you - no research experience required.
Theme of the month: Clinical trials in oncology
Paper this month: Combining pembrolizumab and chemotherapy vs placebo and chemotherapy for first time treatment of advanced triple-negative breast cancer: KEYNOTE-355 trial results
Session structure:
- 20 minute presentation of a clinical trial paper by David Withey, 4th year medical student with a PhD in Cancer Sciences
- Group discussion of the paper
- Introduction to critical appraisal and randomised controlled trials