Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Research and Development in Medical Education 2322-2719 8 2 2019 12 30 Scholarly critiquing: A 12 step guide for promoting professional life long learning in medical academia 65 68 10.15171/rdme.2019.013 EN Dinesh Kumar https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8234-2829 Journal Article 10.15171/rdme.2019.013 2019 07 11 2019 09 16 The concept of the journal club is a time-tested collaborative learning activity to keep health professionals abreast of current literature and improve their confidence in reading literature.Being equipped with the skills to critically analyse a peer-reviewed scientific manuscript is equally as important as carrying out research and publishing papers. Most published literature related to the concept of journal club examines only the core critical appraisal skills and leaves behind potential factors which could significantly influence the effective pursuit of a journal club. In this practical advice paper, the author highlights 12 steps for conducting an effective journal club and the practical difficulties associated with each step.