Completion of research training during residency is associated with American Board of Surgery examination performance

Jones, Andrew; Smiley, Whitney; Biester, Thomas W.; Malangoni, Mark A.

doi:10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2014.07.641

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“…Research is recognized as an important component of graduate medical education training, and active participation is mandatory in many programs globally [ 1 , 2 ]. Trainees may benefit by participation in research through an improved undertanding of and ability to apply studies reported in the literature, which may in turn translate to better performance on clinical examinations and patient outcomes [ 3 ]. In addition, research productivity during graduate medical education has been shown in many disciplines to increase the likelihood of acceptance into advanced training positions and predicts success in subsequent academic careers [ 4 , 5 ].…”

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Determinants of research productivity during postgraduate medical education: a structured review

2021

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Background Although formal participation in research is an integral and often mandatory component of clinical training programs, resulting productivity is highly variable. The objective of this review was to identify determinants of successful research performance among graduate medical education trainees. Methods A structured review of the published literature was performed by searching PubMed, CINAHL, and EMBASE from inception through to 7 April, 2021. Articles examining graduate medical education trainee research productivity evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals were included. Results Eighty-five articles were included of which most (66; 78%) were reported from the USA or Canada (10; 12%). A wide range of disciplines were represented with the most common being general surgery, internal medicine, orthopedic surgery, and pediatrics. Themes (number of reports) included trainee characteristics (n = 24), project characteristics (n = 8), mentoring/supervision (n = 11), and programmatic aspects (n = 57). Although variable results were observed, research productivity tended to be higher with prior research experience, later years of training, male gender, and pursuit of a postgraduate degree. Few project related aspects of success were identified. Trainee publication was associated with mentors with higher rank, publication productivity, and supportive academic environments. Training programs with organised programs/curricula including protection of time for research were associated with increased productivity as were provision of incentives or rewards but not mandatory requirements. Conclusion This review identifies several trainee characteristics, project and mentor aspects, and programmatic aspects associated with increased productivity that may serve as a useful resource for trainees and graduate medical education training programs.

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