Journal Clubs: Building a Community of Clinical Excellence
April 16, 2025At Ethos, journal clubs are a core part of how we support clinical excellence. Many of our veterinarians and technicians participate regularly — some in specialty-specific groups like anesthesia or surgery, others as part of our training programs.
Today, Ethos supports a growing portfolio of journal clubs across a wide range of specialties, including anesthesia, surgery, emergency and critical care, internal medicine, and interventional radiology and endoscopy.
A Space for Learning, Growth, and Collaboration
Journal clubs provide our clinical teams with a structured way to stay up to date on the latest research and treatment approaches. For residents, interns, ER Immerse trainees, and technicians, they also offer an opportunity to develop presentation skills and gain experience in critically evaluating scientific literature.
But the value of these conversations goes well beyond reviewing papers. Participants regularly explore important clinical questions, such as:
- How should we interpret these findings?
- Should this influence our clinical approach?
- What follow-up studies are needed when the research leaves unanswered questions?
These discussions encourage thoughtful engagement with new research and create a shared space for clinical teams to reflect on how evolving evidence can shape patient care.
From Discussion to Application
Often, journal clubs spark insights that can be put into practice right away. In one recent session, veterinarians enrolled in our newly launched ABVP Guided program from Ethos ERs, NVA GP and NVA Canada hospitals came together to discuss the workup of hypercalcemic patients. The conversation highlighted opportunities for ER veterinarians and general practitioners to better coordinate care and improve outcomes.
A Foundation for Evidence-Based Practice
Changing medical practice takes time, intention, and support. Through our journal clubs, Ethos clinicians are creating a culture of shared inquiry — regularly engaging with the latest research, challenging assumptions, and learning from each other.
The conversations that follow are often just as important as the sessions themselves: exchanging clinical experiences, identifying knowledge gaps, and generating ideas that may lead to future research or improvements in care.
Journal clubs are one more way we’re advancing veterinary medicine — together.
Ready to Join a Culture That Thinks Bigger?
At Ethos, we’re building something special — a community of veterinary professionals who are curious, collaborative, and committed to pushing boundaries. Journal clubs are just one way we’re doing that — and if you’re someone who thrives on learning, leadership, and meaningful connection, we’d love to meet you.
Join us in revolutionizing veterinary medicine.