Journal Clubs

Establish or elevate your journal clubs with a digital hub for sharing and discussing the latest in medical literature

ExtendMed's Health Expert Connect™ transforms traditional literature discussions into dynamic, engaging experiences that connect experts globally through flexible virtual and asynchronous formats.

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Journal clubs shouldn't be limited by geography or schedules

Medical teams are struggling with costly in-person journal clubs that exclude international experts, suffer from time zone conflicts and rely on outdated coordination methods that limit participation and engagement.

ExtendMed turns journal clubs into cost-effective, globally accessible learning platforms that foster meaningful peer discussions while maintaining complete content archives for ongoing reference.

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Create digital literature hubs

Share articles, congress posters, videos and podcast episodes seamlessly within secure, organized repositories. Enable instant access from any device with comprehensive search and filtering capabilities.

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Facilitate global expert discussions

Host synchronous virtual meetings that connect specialists across time zones while supporting asynchronous discussion boards for ongoing dialogue. Combine real-time interaction with flexible participation options.

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Gamify learning and engagement

Enhance participation through interactive questionnaires, quizzes and assessments. Track engagement patterns and learning outcomes while maintaining participant interest through varied interaction methods.

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Analyze knowledge exchange patterns

Monitor participation trends, discussion quality and learning effectiveness through comprehensive analytics. Extract key insights from conversations and measure the impact of shared literature.

Everything you need for modern journal club management

Identify

  • Centralized resource libraries for all medical literature and updates
  • Global participant coordination across multiple time zones
  • Automated content curation and distribution workflows
  • Secure hosting with comprehensive access controls

Engage

  • Real-time virtual meetings with interactive discussion features
  • Asynchronous discussion boards for ongoing peer dialogue
  • Gamified learning through quizzes and assessments
  • Moderated content to ensure educational quality and relevance

Sustain

  • Continuous learning platform for clinical trials and market updates
  • Pre-launch phase coordination for new therapeutic areas
  • Congress-related content navigation and discussion
  • Long-term knowledge retention through searchable archives

See how we help teams like yours

Mediar Therapeutics needed rapid, cross-functional insights in fibrosis. We convened a virtual advisory board of top experts, facilitated real-time collaboration and fast-tracked the feedback loop.

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A global oncology biopharma used Health Expert Connect™ to orchestrate 1:1s, a dinner forum and follow-ups across ASCO and EHA—centralizing schedules, compliance tracking and KOL analytics to deepen relationships at scale.

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An inflammatory-disease company expanding into nephrology ran asynchronous boards, surveys and chart audits to learn the market fast, refine messaging and engage specialists every six weeks—accelerating entry with lower spend.

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A small pharma prepping first launch scaled stakeholder engagement with a lean team, mixing virtual meetings and ongoing discussion to surface payer hurdles and patient insights early, de-risk and beat rivals to key KOLs.

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Jaime Arvizo Vice President, Head of Medical Affairs

In 25 years of working with vendors, ExtendMed stands at the top of the list. They’re strategic partners, arming my staff with vital statistics and sharing their experience and ideas for the future. They’re nimble and they understand our business. They’ve anticipated issues, recommended new directions and implemented our decisions efficiently.”

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Vice President, Group Account DirectorGlobal Medical Comms Firm

We feel your team does the best job out of any vendor we have used for virtual advisory boards.”

Dr. Michael Chang Vice President, Medical Affairs

The virtual format enables more frequent touchpoints while reducing time commitments for busy specialists. We can build relationships and confidence across multiple specialty areas in ways that traditional in-person meetings never could. The platform makes it possible to engage specialists who would never attend a weekend conference but will participate in targeted discussions relevant to their practice."

Compare journal clubs with vs. without ExtendMed

Click through each category to see how Health Expert Connect™ compares to traditional journal club approaches—and what teams gain when they make the switch.

Geographic reach with ExtendMed

Connect experts from around the globe without travel constraints. Include international thought leaders and diverse perspectives that enrich discussions and broaden clinical insights.

Geographic reach without ExtendMed

Limited to local participants due to travel costs and logistical constraints. Miss opportunities to engage with leading international experts and diverse clinical perspectives.

Scheduling flexibility with ExtendMed

Combine live sessions with asynchronous discussions to accommodate global time zones. Participants can contribute when convenient while maintaining discussion continuity.

Scheduling flexibility without ExtendMed

Fixed meeting times that exclude participants in different time zones. Difficult to coordinate schedules across busy clinical practices and international locations.

Content management with ExtendMed

Centralized digital repository with instant access to all shared literature, videos, and resources. Never lose track of important articles or discussion insights.

Content management without ExtendMed

Scattered content across emails and file shares. Difficulty locating previously discussed articles and limited ability to build comprehensive knowledge libraries.

Engagement quality with ExtendMed

Interactive features like quizzes, polls and moderated discussions increase participation. Gamification elements maintain engagement while ensuring educational objectives.

Engagement quality without ExtendMed

Passive listening with limited interaction opportunities. Difficult to maintain engagement in traditional lecture-style formats with minimal participant involvement.

Learning continuity with ExtendMed

Ongoing platform access enables continuous learning between formal sessions. Participants can revisit content, continue discussions and stay updated on evolving topics.

Learning continuity
without ExtendMed

Episodic learning limited to scheduled meetings. No mechanism for ongoing education or follow-up discussions between formal journal club sessions.

Cost effectiveness
with ExtendMed

Eliminate travel, venue and catering costs while increasing frequency and participation. Scale global programs without proportional budget increases.

Cost effectiveness without ExtendMed

High costs for venues, travel and logistics limit program frequency and reach. Budget constraints force difficult choices between quality and accessibility.

Better journal clubs in just three steps

Nobody wants to overcomplicate medical education. That's why we've made launching effective journal clubs straightforward and sustainable—from initial setup to ongoing educational impact.

Express your interest

Fill out the form below so we can understand your educational objectives, target participants, and current journal club challenges.

Get a tailored demo

We'll show you how our platform can transform your medical education programs end-to-end. You'll see exactly how it supports both synchronous and asynchronous learning engagement.

Launch with confidence

We'll guide you through content organization, participant onboarding and discussion facilitation. Your journal club will have dedicated support throughout the educational journey.

A few FAQs

Still have questions? Here are answers to the most common ones we hear from clients exploring Health Expert Connect™ for journal clubs.

Can we include participants from different time zones in the same journal club?

Absolutely. Our platform combines live sessions with asynchronous discussion boards, allowing global participation without forcing everyone into the same meeting time.

How do you ensure medical content quality and moderation?

We provide experienced medical moderators who can curate content and guide discussions, ensuring educational objectives are met while maintaining clinical accuracy and relevance.

Can we track participant engagement and learning outcomes?

Yes. The platform provides detailed analytics on participation patterns, discussion quality, quiz performance and content interaction to measure educational effectiveness.

What types of content can we share in journal clubs?

You can share medical articles, congress presentations, videos, podcast episodes, clinical trial data and any other educational materials through our secure content management system.

How does this work for pre-launch therapeutic education?

The platform is especially valuable during pre-launch phases, helping teams navigate large volumes of competitive literature and clinical data while building knowledge systematically.

Can we use this for ongoing medical education beyond formal journal clubs?

Yes. The platform supports continuous learning initiatives, congress preparation, clinical update sessions and any other medical education activities your team requires.

What support do you provide for facilitating effective discussions?

We offer experienced medical education facilitators, discussion moderation services and strategic guidance on optimizing educational engagement and learning outcomes.

I have another question.

We’re happy to answer it. Contact us directly or use the form above to request a demo and start the conversation.

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Not ready for a demo just yet? If you're still exploring medical education solutions or need to get internal alignment before reaching out, we've created a comprehensive guide that explains our approach to modern journal club coordination and global medical education.

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