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Behdad Besharatian1, Jorge Velez1, Michael Rosenblum1
1Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA.
A Case Report Curriculum (CRC) significantly increased resident scholarly activity. The CRC effectively guided first-year residents in creating case reports, meeting accreditation requirements and fostering continued research engagement.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education Research
- Graduate Medical Education
- Scholarly Activity
Background:
- Residents face barriers to scholarly activity, including unclear expectations, lack of time, and insufficient mentorship.
- A structured curriculum is needed to guide residents in fulfilling scholarly activity requirements.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and implement a Case Report Curriculum (CRC) for first-year residents.
- To enhance resident engagement in scholarly activity and meet Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education requirements.
Main Methods:
- A four-session (1-hour each) curriculum delivered over 4-6 weeks.
- Topics included case selection, learning objectives, discussion writing, and submission.
- Culminated in a poster competition and included homework assignments.
Main Results:
- Pre-CRC: 33% of first-year residents participated in scholarly activity.
- Post-CRC: 100% (2013/14) and 95% (2014/15) participated.
- 80% of CRC completers continued scholarly projects, resulting in 44 publications/presentations.
Conclusions:
- The Case Report Curriculum (CRC) is a practical, structured framework for promoting resident scholarship.
- The CRC can be readily implemented in residency programs to boost scholarly output.
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