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Stimulating resident research in a general surgery residency community program.

Joann Lohr¹, J Michael Smith, Richard Welling

¹Department of Surgery, Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220, USA.

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|November 7, 2006

Summary

Establishing resident research teams significantly boosted publication and presentation rates at a community hospital. This structured approach enhanced research productivity and stimulated scholarly activity among surgical residents.

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Surgical Research
Academic Medicine

Background:

Community hospitals often face challenges in fostering resident research.
Structured research programs are essential for academic development.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the impact of establishing dedicated resident research teams on scholarly output.
To assess changes in publication and presentation rates before and after team implementation.

Main Methods:

A retrospective review of publications and presentations by surgical residents over 16 years (8 years pre- and 8 years post-team establishment).
Analysis of research productivity data, comparing rates before and after the implementation of faculty-mentored research teams.
Teams included residents, faculty mentors, and research specialists providing comprehensive support.

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Main Results:

Publications increased by 13% (from 60 to 77 papers).
Presentations increased by 33% (from 69 to 92 presentations).
The research teams demonstrated a significant positive impact on scholarly output.

Conclusions:

The establishment of research teams and faculty mentorship effectively stimulates resident research interest and activity.
Continuity within research teams, with consistent mentors and specialists, is crucial for project progression and completion.
This model has proven successful in enhancing research productivity in a community hospital setting.