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Formal research training during surgical residency: scaffolding for academic success
The American Journal of Surgery, 2014
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of a formal surgical research program (leading to a postgraduate degree) during residency, on future research productivity. METHODS: We surveyed all North American graduates of the McGill University general surgery residency program between 1987 and 2005. The survey included questions on research involvement before, during, and after general surgery residency. This was combined with a literature search revealing all research publications of the participants. Outcomes were the yearly average of publications and awarded funding as faculty members. RESULTS: Seventy-five of 119 graduates (63%) responded. Staff physicians who had participated in formal research programs during residency (n 5 35), compared with those who had not (n 5 40), produced more publications per year (2.8 6 2.3 vs 1.1 6 1.2, P , .01) and had greater funding success (81% vs 55%, P 5 .03). CONCLUSIONS: Residents who had participated in formal research programs during residency were more likely to have greater academic success.
Is Dedicated Research Time During Surgery Residency Associated With Surgeons’ Future Career Paths?
Annals of Surgery, 2018
Among board-certified surgeons, we measured associations between participation in ≥1 year of research during general-surgery residency and each of full-time academic-medicine faculty appointment and federal-research award. In multivariable logistic regression models, research participation predicted a greater likelihood of faculty appointment (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 1.790) and federal-research award (AOR 4.596).
Attitudes and Opinions Toward Surgical Research
Annals of Surgery, 1996
To learn more about how research in academic surgery is viewed by surgical residents and their chairpersons. Summary Background Data There is a general perception that a productive experience in a basic science laboratory is an important prerequisite for a successful career in academic surgery. Methods An anonymous mail survey of 189 surgical residents entering the laboratory and their chairpersons (n = 81) was done. Questions included how a laboratory was chosen by the Address reprint requests to
Research productivity of residents and surgeons with formal research training
Journal of surgical education
The spectrum of the surgeon-scientist ranges from a clinician who participates in the occasional research collaboration to the predominantly academic scientist with no involvement in clinical work. Training surgeon-scientists can involve resource-intense and lengthy training programs, including Masters and PhD degrees. Despite high enrollment rates in such programs, limited data exist regarding their outcome. The aim of the study was to investigate the scientific productivity of general surgeons who completed Masters or PhD graduate training compared with those who completed clinical residency training only. A retrospective cohort study of graduates of general surgery residency was conducted over 2 decades. Data regarding graduation year, dedicated research training type, as well as publication volume, authorship role, and publication impact of surgeons during and after training, were analyzed. The study was conducted in 2 general surgery residency training programs in Canada (Unive...
Resident Research Forums Stimulate Novel Research Within General Surgical Training Programs
Journal of Surgical Education, 2009
BACKGROUND-Our surgery residency includes an annual Resident Research Day (RRD) for presentation of resident research. We hypothesized that RRD stimulates the development of novel research. We evaluated this among our residents and at other institutions. STUDY DESIGN-An electronic survey was distributed to current and alumni residents at our institution. The survey questions addressed residents' perceptions of RRD and were graded on a 5point Likert scale. Another electronic survey was distributed to Program Directors (PDs) or Associate Program Directors (APDs) for all U.S. general surgery residencies. Questions assessed type of RRD and impact on research productivity. Microsoft Excel (Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, Washington) and MedCalc (MedCalc Software, Inc, Mariakerke, Belgium) software were used for analyses. RESULTS-The response rate was 76% (47/62) among residents and alumni. These 47 respondents submitted 98 projects to RRD, which included retrospective clinical studies (53%), basic science (35%), medical education research (6%), and prospective clinical papers (6%). Twenty projects (20%) were created expressly for RRD, of which 7 were presented at outside scientific meetings and 8 were published in peer-reviewed journals. The response rate was 47% among PD/APD (88/188). Most programs have an RRD or similar forum (78%) without difference between university and community programs (p = 0.78). Higher rates of resident submission were associated with dedicated research time for most residents (p = 0.01). Required submission was associated with novel projects created for RRD (p < 0.001). Thirty-seven percent of programs reported greater than 25% of submitted projects were created for RRD. CONCLUSIONS-RRD and similar forums occur at most general surgery training programs. They stimulate research activity and satisfy most residents' expectations. RRD leads to completion of novel research projects that are presented both internally and in peer-reviewed form.
Journal of Surgical Education, 2014
Many residents supplement general surgery training with years of dedicated research, and an increasing number at our institution pursue additional degrees. We sought to determine whether it was worth the financial cost for residency programs to support degrees. We reviewed graduating chief residents (n = 69) in general surgery at Vanderbilt University from 2001 to 2010 and collected the data including research time and additional degrees obtained. We then compared this information with the following parameters: (1) total papers, (2) first-author papers, (3) Journal Citation Reports impact factors of journals in which papers were published, and (4) first job after residency or fellowship training. The general surgery resident training program at Vanderbilt University is an academic program, approved to finish training 7 chief residents yearly during the time period studied. Chief residents in general surgery at Vanderbilt who finished their training 2001 through 2010. We found that c...
Journal of Surgical Education, 2013
BACKGROUND: Our general surgery residency (46 residents, graduating 6 categoricals per year) offers the opportunity for 2 categorical residents at the end of their second year to choose a 2-year research track. Academic productivity for the remaining categorical residents was dependent on personal interest and time investment. To increase academic productivity within the residency, a mandatory research requirement was implemented in July 2010. We sought to examine the effect of this annual individual requirement. METHODS: The research requirement consisted of several components: a curriculum of monthly research meetings and lectures, assigned faculty to act as research mentors, an online repository of research projects and ideas, statistical support, and a faculty member appointed Director of Research. In July 2010, the requirement was applied to all categorical postgraduate year 1-3 residents and expanded to postgraduate year 1-4 in 2011. The research requirement culminated in an annual research day at the end of the academic year. We compared the number of abstract presentations in local, national, and international meetings between the first 2 years of the research program and the 2 years before it. We also compared the total number of publications between the 2 periods, acknowledging that any differences at this point do not necessarily reflect an effect of the research requirement. RESULTS: From July 2008 to June 2010 (Period A), there were 18 podium and poster presentations in local, national, and international meetings, and 30 publications in peer-reviewed journals, whereas between July 2010 and June 2012 (Period B), there were 58 presentations and 32 publications. In Period A 9 of 60 (15%) categorical residents had a podium or poster presentation in comparison with Period B when 23 of 58 (40%) categorical residents had a podium or poster presentation (p o 0.01). CONCLUSION: The institution of a mandatory research requirement resulted in a 3-fold increase in scientific presentations in our surgical residency. We believe that the mandatory nature of the program is a key component to its success. We expect to see an increase in the number of publications as a result of this research requirement in the next several years.
Long-term Outcomes of Performing a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship During General Surgery Residency
Annals of Surgery, 2007
To determine whether dedicated research time during surgical residency leads to funding following postgraduate training. Summary Background Data: Unlike other medical specialties, a significant number of general surgery residents spend 1 to 3 years in dedicated laboratory research during their training. The impact this has on obtaining peer reviewed research funding after residency is unknown. Methods: Survey of all graduates of an academic general surgery resident program from 1990 to 2005 (n ϭ 105). Results: Seventy-five (71%) of survey recipients responded, of which 66 performed protected research during residency. Fifty-one currently perform research (mean effort, 26%; range, 2%-75%). Twenty-three respondents who performed research during residency (35%) subsequently received independent faculty funding. Thirteen respondents (20%) obtained NIH grants following residency training. The number of papers authored during resident research was associated with obtaining subsequent faculty grant support (9.3 vs. 5.2, P ϭ 0.02). Faculty funding was associated with obtaining independent research support during residency (42% vs. 17%, P ϭ 0.04). NIH-funded respondents spent more combined years in research before and during residency (3.7 vs. 2.8, P ϭ 0.02). Academic surgeons rated research fellowships more relevant to their current job than private practitioners (4.3 vs. 3.4 by Likert scale, P Ͻ 0.05). Both groups considered research a worthwhile use of their time during residency (4.5 vs. 4.1, P ϭ not significant). Conclusions: A large number of surgical trainees who perform a research fellowship in the middle of residency subsequently become funded investigators in this single-center survey. The likelihood of obtaining funding after residency is related to productivity and obtaining grant support during residency as well as cumulative years of research prior to obtaining a faculty position.
New Attending Surgeons Hired by Their Training Institution Exhibit Greater Research Productivity
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 2020
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