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The association for surgical education CESERT grant program: the first 15 years
Aimee K Gardner1, Ranjan Sudan2, Ravi Sidhu3
1Department of Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75390, USA.
American Journal of Surgery
|December 3, 2014
Summary
The Center for Excellence in Surgical Education Research and Training (CESERT) program has successfully funded numerous surgical education projects, resulting in significant scholarly output and career advancement for researchers. Continued investment is recommended to sustain these high-impact initiatives.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education Research
- Surgical Training Innovation
- Academic Career Development
Background:
- The Association for Surgical Education established the Center for Excellence in Surgical Education Research and Training (CESERT) in 1999.
- CESERT aims to support innovative research and education projects to advance surgical education.
- This study examines the scholarly outcomes of CESERT-funded projects over its first 15 years.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the scholarly productivity and career impact of CESERT grant recipients.
- To assess the overall success and return on investment of the CESERT program.
Main Methods:
- E-mail surveys were distributed to 24 CESERT grant recipients.
- Data collection focused on publications, presentations, and career development.
- Publication data were obtained for non-respondents through literature searches.
Main Results:
- 18 of 24 recipients completed surveys; 23 of 25 projects were completed.
- 70 articles were published or in press, and 84 abstract presentations were documented.
- CESERT funding was critical for career advancement, legitimizing research, fostering collaborations, and enhancing skills.
Conclusions:
- The CESERT program has demonstrated remarkable success in advancing surgical education research.
- The program's rigorous review and monitoring ensure the funding of high-potential, impactful studies.
- Continued resource allocation is crucial to sustain the awarding of high-quality, high-impact CESERT grants.
