George Washington State University
Monday, April 20, 2026 at 8 PM ET
Article: “Investigation of the effect of smartphone addiction on upper extremity functions in healthy adults in Turkey: A cross-sectional study.” Ali Ceylan, PhD, Ertugrul Demirdel, PhD. Journal of Hand Therapy, Article in Press.
Presented by Alexis Whitfield, Sarah Griffin and Kate McKay
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Valparaiso University
Monday, June 15, 2026 at 8 PM ET
Article: “Computer workstation ergonomics: Current evidence for evaluation, corrections, and recommendations for remote evaluation.” Susan Emerson, Med, OTR, CHT, CEES, Katelyn Emerson, MA, Jane Fedorczyk, PT, PhD, CHT. Journal of Hand Therapy 34 (2021) 166–178.
Presented by Logan Sivak and Hala Haddad
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The Research Division of ASHT offers a free journal club for students. Student membership is not required to participate in journal club.
What is it?
The Student-Led Journal Club is designed to involve and educate students on appraising the current literature as it relates to the hand and upper extremity.
- The format is a one-hour interactive Zoom-based presentation on an article of the students choosing.
- The presentation is run by students under the supervision of a faculty member or ASHT member.
- Student Journal club dates are available on the fourth Wednesday and Thursday of the months during both spring and fall semesters. Additional dates may be available upon request. All presentations are held at 8-9 p.m. ET.
- Once scheduled, session will be posted on the website for registration.
- Please note: when choosing a date, please allow 2-3 weeks, prior, for ASHT to set up and promote.
Students interested in attending will need to register via the registration portal. There is no cost to participate and student membership to ASHT is not required. Once registered, you will receive an email including access to the journal article and the Zoom link to participate.
For faculty and clinical supervisors
This is an excellent opportunity for any ASHT member with academic or clinical students. Dates and times are flexible.
If you are interested in leading an ASHT Student-Led Journal Club, please email Alyssa Phillips at alyssalphil@gmail.com.