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B J O'Neill1, S O'heireamhoin, A-M Byrne
1Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Connolly Memorial Hospital, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, Ireland. Barryoneill1922@gmail.com
Orthopaedic higher surgical training (HST) rotations in Ireland show significant differences in research output. Some rotations facilitate easier publication, highlighting the need for trainees to choose programs aligned with their research goals.
Area of Science:
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Medical Education Research
- Publication Productivity
Background:
- Orthopaedic higher surgical trainees in Ireland are assigned to one of eight training rotations.
- A key requirement for trainees is to publish at least one research paper annually.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate and compare the research productivity across different orthopaedic training rotations over a decade.
- Identify which training rotations yield higher research output.
Main Methods:
- Conducted a PubMed search for research papers from orthopaedic units linked to higher surgical training (HST).
- Analyzed publications between 2001 and 2010 to determine rotation-specific research productivity.
Main Results:
- A total of 267 research papers were identified from 16 participating units.
- Significant variations in publication numbers were observed between individual units and the eight HST rotations.
Conclusions:
- Research publication success varies considerably among HST rotations.
- Trainees should carefully consider their research potential and select rotations that best support their publication goals.
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