A practical approach to research during residency training.

Alan R Catanzariti1, Robert W Mendicino

  • 1Residency Training, Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery, The Western Pennsylvania Hospital, 4800 Friendship Avenue, First Floor, North Tower, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, USA. acatanzariti@faiwp.com

Summary

This article presents a model for clinical research within a 3-year residency program, offering solutions to common obstacles. The ultimate goal is for every resident to achieve publication from their research projects.

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