The development of a TED-Ed online resident research training program

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Health Research
• Medical Education
• Residency Training

Background:

• Pediatric health research is crucial for child and family well-being.
• Integrating practical research training into residency programs is vital for developing physician competencies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the development of a resident research training program.
• The program was established at a tertiary care pediatric academic health sciences center in Ontario, Canada.

Main Methods:

• Surveys were conducted with residents and pediatricians/research staff.
• The surveys aimed to identify the need for and content of a resident research training program.

Main Results:

• Residents and supervisors recognized the importance of research training but felt current resources were inadequate.
• An online program was created, focusing on literature evaluation, proposal writing, funding applications, and manuscript preparation.

Conclusions:

• The developed online program is accessible, context-specific, and cost-effective.
• This model may benefit other residency programs seeking to enhance residents' scholarly activities.