A Longitudinal Residency Research Curriculum
Abstract Introduction Residency programs are mandated by the ACGME to teach residents basic research principles and residents are expected to participate in scholarly activity. However, literature examining pediatric residents' research experiences has found that most residents feel their knowl...
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| description | Abstract Introduction Residency programs are mandated by the ACGME to teach residents basic research principles and residents are expected to participate in scholarly activity. However, literature examining pediatric residents' research experiences has found that most residents feel their knowledge of research skills is fair or poor after residency completion. Despite this gap in what is mandated by the ACGME and what is actually experienced by residents, little is published to guide programs in developing and implementing a research curriculum. Methods This curriculum document is a comprehensive guide for any residency program to implement a research curriculum among their trainees. This curriculum consists of both interactive workshops as well as a guide to facilitate trainee completion of a mentored research project. All tools necessary are presented, including educational goals and objectives mapped to ACGME competencies, PowerPoint interactive workshops, a sample timeline for the mentored research project, and evaluation tools. Results We have recently developed several assessment and evaluation tools for this research curriculum that will be implemented this spring. On our graduate program survey we have been asking graduates to evaluate the following statement using a 5-point Likert scale: “The mentored research project is a well-supported experience.” Our data are as follows: 2010, score = 3.67; 2011, score = 4.25; 2012, score = 4.5. We believe the increase in scores reflects the continued focus on strengthening our research program. Discussion After completing this curriculum, we anticipate that all residents, regardless of their future career choice will be better able to understand and critically appraise the literature. We have not yet piloted our evaluation tools, having developed them this year. This information will be important to better understand, from the resident perspective, the strengths and limitations of our curriculum. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-90a5079d848647faa0edfcafd84a1dc02022-12-22T04:12:11ZengAssociation of American Medical CollegesMedEdPORTAL2374-82652013-08-01910.15766/mep_2374-8265.9496A Longitudinal Residency Research CurriculumErika Abramson0Susan Bostwick1Cori Green2Jennifer DiPace31 Weill Cornell Medical College2 Weill Cornell Medical College3 Weill Cornell Medical College4 Weill Cornell Medical CollegeAbstract Introduction Residency programs are mandated by the ACGME to teach residents basic research principles and residents are expected to participate in scholarly activity. However, literature examining pediatric residents' research experiences has found that most residents feel their knowledge of research skills is fair or poor after residency completion. Despite this gap in what is mandated by the ACGME and what is actually experienced by residents, little is published to guide programs in developing and implementing a research curriculum. Methods This curriculum document is a comprehensive guide for any residency program to implement a research curriculum among their trainees. This curriculum consists of both interactive workshops as well as a guide to facilitate trainee completion of a mentored research project. All tools necessary are presented, including educational goals and objectives mapped to ACGME competencies, PowerPoint interactive workshops, a sample timeline for the mentored research project, and evaluation tools. Results We have recently developed several assessment and evaluation tools for this research curriculum that will be implemented this spring. On our graduate program survey we have been asking graduates to evaluate the following statement using a 5-point Likert scale: “The mentored research project is a well-supported experience.” Our data are as follows: 2010, score = 3.67; 2011, score = 4.25; 2012, score = 4.5. We believe the increase in scores reflects the continued focus on strengthening our research program. Discussion After completing this curriculum, we anticipate that all residents, regardless of their future career choice will be better able to understand and critically appraise the literature. We have not yet piloted our evaluation tools, having developed them this year. This information will be important to better understand, from the resident perspective, the strengths and limitations of our curriculum.http://www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.9496Residentresearchscholarship |
| spellingShingle | Erika Abramson Susan Bostwick Cori Green Jennifer DiPace A Longitudinal Residency Research Curriculum MedEdPORTAL Resident research scholarship |
| title | A Longitudinal Residency Research Curriculum |
| title_full | A Longitudinal Residency Research Curriculum |
| title_fullStr | A Longitudinal Residency Research Curriculum |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Longitudinal Residency Research Curriculum |
| title_short | A Longitudinal Residency Research Curriculum |
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| topic | Resident research scholarship |
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