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Manalo TA, Mott NM, Gonzalez VE, Nehler MR, Jaiswal K, Thurmon KL, Vemulakonda VM, Christian NT. A Novel Urology Preliminary Residency Curriculum Within a Department of Surgery for Unmatched Applicants. JOURNAL OF SURGICAL EDUCATION 2024; 81:1529-1532. [PMID: 39222602 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2024.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2024] [Revised: 07/01/2024] [Accepted: 08/11/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Traditional options for unmatched applicants in urology include pursuing a research fellowship or completing a preliminary general surgery training year. We aimed to create a novel urology-focused preliminary curriculum. DESIGN The general surgery program commits three preliminary positions for urology-focused interns. These interns complete six months of urology rotations and six months of general surgery rotations. Additionally, they are paired with a urology faculty member to participate in a longitudinal coaching and mentorship program. SETTING The curriculum is situated within a Department of Surgery, which includes the Division of Urology, at one academic institution. PARTICIPANTS Eight residents have completed the urology-focused preliminary curriculum in three academic years (2022-2023). RESULTS Six residents have obtained categorical urology positions. Four matched via the American Urological Association Urology Match into a post-graduate year 1 (PGY1) position, and two matched outside of a formal matching process into a PGY2 position. CONCLUSION This urology-focused preliminary curriculum presents a novel strategy to address the growing number of unmatched applicants in competitive surgical subspecialties such as urology.
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- Tad A Manalo
- University of Colorado, Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, Denver Colorado
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- University of Colorado, Department of Surgery, Denver, Colorado
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- University of Colorado, Department of Surgery, Denver, Colorado
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- University of Colorado, Department of Surgery, Denver, Colorado
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- University of Colorado, Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, Denver Colorado
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- University of Colorado, Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, Denver Colorado
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Warren CJ, Voleti SS, Stevens V, Brown SJ, Schroeder M, Yee C, Punjani N, Stern K. PubMed-Indexed Research Productivity of Urology Applicants and Residents: Does Medical Student Research Productivity Predict Resident Research or Pursuit of an Academic Career? Urology 2024:S0090-4295(24)00866-5. [PMID: 39395447 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2024.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2024] [Revised: 08/23/2024] [Accepted: 10/02/2024] [Indexed: 10/14/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To assess the research output of urology residents at top programs and investigate the correlation between medical school research productivity (MRP), research during residency (RRP), and pursuit of academic practice. Further, to characterize trends in MRP before and after the transition to pass/fail scoring of USMLE Step 1. METHODS Our team previously reported on the PubMed-indexed research productivity of applicants matching into top 50 urology programs. Here, we used the same list of residents, recorded their publications during residency, and noted their career paths, including fellowships, academic roles, or private practice. We then highlight the relationship between MRP, RRP, and pursuit of an academic career. We also highlight trends in MRP of applicants matching to top residency programs before and after the transition to pass/fail Step 1 exams. RESULTS We collected data on 727 residents. On multivariate logistic regression, total medical school publications (OR 1.07, 95% CI 0.97, 1.19), total urology publications (OR 1.05, 95% CI 0.92, 1.21), and total first author publications (OR 1.10, 95% CI 0.91, 1.33) were not associated with academic appointment after residency. On the other hand, RRP was correlated with pursuit of academics (1.08, 95% 1.03,1.14). MRP was significantly higher amongst applicants who applied with a pass/fail exam compared to those who did not. CONCLUSION MRP is not predictive of pursuing an academic career, but RRP is. There is a significant increase in average MRP of those matching to top urology programs after the transition to a pass/fail scoring system for Step 1.
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- Mayo Clinic Department of Biostatistics, Scottsdale, AZ
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- Mayo Clinic Department of Urology, Phoenix, AZ
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Zhou MT, Zhou OT, Pakey J, Wang J, Qureshi MM, Hirsch AE, Wason SEL. Scholarly impact of student authorship in urology research. Am J Surg 2024:116006. [PMID: 39393971 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2024.116006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2024] [Revised: 09/30/2024] [Accepted: 10/04/2024] [Indexed: 10/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND H-index is an indicator of research productivity considered in faculty promotion. We examine trends in female authorship and effect of student authorship on H-index of principal investigators (PI). METHODS Author gender, degree, designation as student, PI, or other, were recorded from Journal of Endourology from 2011 to 2020. PI Scopus H-index was recorded. PIs were classified into having student authors (SA) or not (nSA). Analysis conducted with IBM SPSS. RESULTS Of 819 total articles, 26 % had SA. Articles with SAs increased from 22.2 % in 2011 to 31.1 % in 2020 (p for trend<0.01). There was an increasing trend in female authorship overall (R2 = 0.84). PIs with SA had a significantly higher mean H-index than those without, across all years (SA = 30.91, nSA = 27.45, p = 0.025). CONCLUSIONS Student authorship is increasing and positively benefits PI H-index. Female authorship is increasing overall within urology. Encouraging mentorship and student research can enhance and support female student interest in urology.
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- Maya T Zhou
- Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston, MA 02118, USA
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- Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston, MA 02118, USA
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- Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston, MA 02118, USA
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- Department of Urology, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA 02118, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA 02118, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA 02118, USA
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- Division of Urology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA 02215, USA.
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Gursky AK, Camacho JM, Patel HS, Reghunathan M, Gosman AA, Hinchcliff K. Exploring the 6-year Trend in Dedicated Research Years among Integrated Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residents. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2024; 12:e6208. [PMID: 39364283 PMCID: PMC11446595 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000006208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2024] [Accepted: 08/14/2024] [Indexed: 10/05/2024]
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Background The plastic and reconstructive surgery (PRS) match has become more competitive with an emphasis on research productivity. With the transition of the US Medical Licensing Examination step 1 examination to pass-fail grading, alternative evaluation metrics for residency applications are needed. Our study provides a landscape of the incidence of research years amongst integrated PRS residents and the potential impacts of gender and race. Methods A retrospective study was conducted for all integrated PRS residents who matched between 2017 and 2022, using publicly available sources including residency websites, PubMed, Doximity, and social media. Demographics, educational background, and participation in a dedicated PRS research year were recorded. Results Among 993 residents across 85 accredited integrated PRS programs, 15.7% (156 of 993) took a research year, with a significant increase over 6 years (R 2 = 0.73, P = 0.019). The majority were men at 51.9%, and White at 53.5%, with underrepresented in medicine residents comprising 13.5%. A total of 73.1% came from a medical school with a home program, and 52.6% matched into a top 20 residency program. No significant difference was seen in the racial/ethnic or gender representation of residents who took a research year compared with all PRS applicants and active PRS residents. Conclusions Research years before applying to residency are becoming more common among integrated PRS residents. Research years are especially common with students who do not have a home program and may help them gain skills and access to mentorship that improves the likelihood of matching.
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- Alexis K Gursky
- From the Norton College of Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, N.Y
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- Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, Davie, Fla
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California San Diego, San Diego, Calif
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California San Diego, San Diego, Calif
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California San Diego, San Diego, Calif
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Brandenburg C, Hilder J, Noble C, Liang R, Forrest K, Joshi H, Keijzers G, Mickan S, Pearson D, Scott IA, Veysey E, Stehlik P. "Luck of the draw really": a qualitative exploration of Australian trainee doctors' experiences of mandatory research. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2024; 24:1021. [PMID: 39294607 PMCID: PMC11409634 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-024-05954-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 08/23/2024] [Indexed: 09/20/2024]
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BACKGROUND Many medical trainees, prior to achieving specialist status, are required to complete a mandatory research project, the usefulness of which has been debated. The aim of this study was to gain an in-depth understanding of trainees' experiences and satisfaction of conducting such research projects in Australia. METHODS A qualitative descriptive approach was used. Semi-structured interviews with trainees were undertaken between May 2021 and June 2022. Australian medical trainees who had completed a research project as part of specialty training within the past five years were invited to participate. The purposive sample was drawn from participants in a survey on the same topic who had indicated interest in participating in an interview. Interviews explored trainees' overall experience of and satisfaction with conducting research projects, as well as their perceptions of research training, support, barriers, enablers, and perceived benefits. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and thematically analysed. RESULTS Sixteen medical doctors from seven medical colleges were interviewed. Trainee experience and satisfaction was highly variable between participants and was shaped by four factors: 1) trainees entered their specialty training with their own perspectives on the value and purpose of the research project, informed by their previous experiences with research and perceived importance of research in their planned career path; 2) in conducting the project, enablers including protected time, supervisor support and institutional structures, were vital to shaping their experience; 3) trainees' access to these enablers was variable, mediated by a combination of luck, and the trainees' own drive and research skill; and 4) project outcomes, in terms of research merit, learning, career benefits and impacts on patient care. CONCLUSIONS Trainee experiences of doing research were mixed, with positive experiences often attributed to chance rather than an intentionally structured learning experience. We believe alternatives to mandatory trainee research projects must be explored, including recognising other forms of research learning activities, and directing scarce resources to supporting the few trainees who plan to pursue clinician researcher careers.
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- Caitlin Brandenburg
- Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, Queensland Health, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia.
- Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia.
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- Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, Queensland Health, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
- Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
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- Medical School, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, Queensland Health, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
- Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
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- Metro North Mental Health, Queensland Health, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, Queensland Health, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
- Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
- School of Medicine and Dentistry, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
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- Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, Queensland Health, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
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- Metro South Digital Health and Informatics, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Centre for Health Services Research, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Dermatology Department, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare, Bond University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
- School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
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Astaneh B, Abdullah R, Astaneh V, Gupta S, Brignardello-Petersen R, Levine MAH, Guaytt G. Pedagogic Strategies and Contents in Medical Writing/Publishing Education: A Comprehensive Systematic Survey. Eur J Investig Health Psychol Educ 2024; 14:2491-2508. [PMID: 39329833 PMCID: PMC11431838 DOI: 10.3390/ejihpe14090165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2024] [Revised: 08/17/2024] [Accepted: 08/26/2024] [Indexed: 09/28/2024] Open
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Workshops or training sessions on medical writing and publishing exist worldwide. We aimed to evaluate published articles about such workshops and examine both the content and teaching strategies employed. We searched ISI Web of Science, Ovid EMBASE, ERIC, Ovid Medline, and the grey literature. We considered no language, geographical location, or time period limitations. We included randomized controlled trials, before-after studies, surveys, cohort studies, and program evaluation and development studies. We descriptively reported the results. Out of 222 articles that underwent a full-text review, 30 were deemed eligible. The educational sessions were sporadic, with researchers often developing their own content and methods. Fifteen articles reported teaching the standard structure of medical articles, ten articles reported on teaching optimal English language use for writing articles, nine articles discussed publication ethics issues, and three articles discussed publication strategies to enhance the chance of publication. Most reports lacked in-depth descriptions of the content and strategies used, and the approach to those topics was relatively superficial. Existing workshops have covered topics such as the standard structure of articles, publication ethics, techniques for improving publication rates, and how to use the English language. However, many other topics are left uncovered. The reports and practice of academic-teaching courses should be improved.
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- Behrooz Astaneh
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1, Canada
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 1A1, Canada
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- Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, York University, Toronto, ON M3J 1P3, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1, Canada
- Department of Medicine, Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1, Canada
- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1, Canada
- MAGIC Evidence Ecosystem Foundation, 0456 Oslo, Norway
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Collins RA, Mullens CL, Dimick JB. Institutional Diversity in the Selection Process for General Surgery Residency. JAMA Surg 2024; 159:843-844. [PMID: 38922605 DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2024.1506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
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This Viewpoint examines the challenges faced by students from diverse institutional backgrounds in pursuing academic surgery and recommends measures to promote institutional diversity by adopting a more holistic approach in the selection process for general surgery residency.
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- Reagan A Collins
- School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock
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- Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
- Center for Healthcare Outcomes & Policy, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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- Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
- Center for Healthcare Outcomes & Policy, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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Bohler F, Lanese JA. To the Editor: Better Solutions Are Needed to End the Research Arms Race. J Grad Med Educ 2024; 16:235. [PMID: 38993305 PMCID: PMC11234299 DOI: 10.4300/jgme-d-24-00006.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/13/2024] Open
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- Forrest Bohler
- is a Medical Student, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, Michigan, USA; and
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- is a Medical Student, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, Michigan, USA
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Evans AR, Stephens T, Jea AH, Bauer AM, Dunn IF, Graffeo CS. Clinical Research Primer for Medical Students: Overview and Illustrative Experiences. J Neurol Surg Rep 2024; 85:e88-e95. [PMID: 38881626 PMCID: PMC11178427 DOI: 10.1055/a-2335-2738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024] Open
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Background The ability to participate in clinical scholarship is a foundational component of modern evidence-based medical practice, empowering improvement across essentially every aspect of clinical care. In tandem, the need for comprehensive exposure to clinical research has been identified as a critical component of medical student training and preparation for residency that is underserved by traditional undergraduate medical education models. The goal of the current work was to provide guidelines and recommendations to assist novice medical students in taking ownership of their research education. Methods The Clinical Research Primer was composed from pooled research documents compiled by the study authors and our institutional neurosurgery student research group. The Primer was then structured as the natural evolution of a research project from its inception through the submission process. Results We divided the foundational components of the Clinical Research Primer into seven domains, each representing a landmark in the development of a peer-reviewed study, and a set of skills critical for junior scholars to develop. These vital components included the following: pitching and designing clinical studies, developing a research workflow, navigating the Institutional Review Board, data collection and analysis, manuscript writing and editing, submission mechanics, and tracking research projects for career development. Conclusion We anticipate that the tools included in the Clinical Research Primer will increase student research productivity and preparedness for residency. Although our recommendations are informed by our experiences within neurosurgery, they have been written in a manner that should generalize to almost any field of clinical study.
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- Alexander R Evans
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
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Dewald A, Ettleson A. To the Editor: Blurring the Lines of Medical Student Research. J Grad Med Educ 2024; 16:236. [PMID: 38993319 PMCID: PMC11234315 DOI: 10.4300/jgme-d-24-00117.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/13/2024] Open
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- Alisa Dewald
- is a Medical Student, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA; and
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- is a Medical Student, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA
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Elliott B, Carmody JB. To the Editor: Re-Evaluating Research Incentives-and Firefighting, a Response to Hughes et al. J Grad Med Educ 2024; 16:98-99. [PMID: 38304592 PMCID: PMC10829920 DOI: 10.4300/jgme-d-24-00010.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2024] Open
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- Brian Elliott
- Chief Resident, Wright-Patterson Medical Center, Dayton, Ohio, USA
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- Associate Professor, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
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Hughes GK, Checketts JX. To the Editor: Reporting Limitations Misses the Mark to Reshape the Residency "Research Arms Race". J Grad Med Educ 2024; 16:96-97. [PMID: 38304591 PMCID: PMC10829922 DOI: 10.4300/jgme-d-23-00809.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2024] Open
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- Griffin K Hughes
- Graduate Student, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
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- Resident Physician, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
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