EMRA Research Committee Journal Club by Oscar De La Rosa (10.20.19)

The first JC was an eye-opening experience as I was in a room filled with peers who were genuinely fascinated with clinical research. After presenting myself and then sitting through the well-constructed following presentations I began to realize how my past experiences were very applicable to the discussions we were having. Never before had I truly seen the backgrounds and knowledge of my fellow EMRAs displayed with such confidence and willingness to teach one another. Presenting was easier than I thought it would be as my fellow EMRAs created a welcoming and engaging environment where every member could contribute pieces of their wisdom to the entire group. As a result, we built on each other’s knowledge in a puzzle-like fashion to create an overall mastery of the subject being presented. The journal club made it clear that experience outside of the classroom was of greater importance to clinical research than one originally thought. I look forward to the next JC and hope that all members get to share in this wonderful experience.