Common Problematic Scholarly Activity Project Planning Expectations of Project Novices

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Physician Training
• Scholarly Activity

Background:

• Scholarly Activity (SA) projects, including research and quality improvement initiatives, offer significant value to resident physicians.
• Involvement in SA projects enhances understanding of medical literature and clinical practices, fostering well-rounded physicians.

Purpose of the Study:

• To summarize common, problematic expectations held by novices undertaking SA projects.
• To provide guidance for faculty and mentors in supporting novice SA project planning.

Main Methods:

• The study identifies and categorizes 26 problematic expectations relevant to SA project novices.
• Expectations are discussed across five distinct project phases.

Main Results:

• A comprehensive list of 26 common novice expectations that can impede SA project progress is presented.
• These expectations are categorized by project phase for clarity.

Conclusions:

• Navigating physician training alongside high-quality SA project design presents ongoing challenges.
• Setting realistic expectations early in the SA project lifecycle is crucial for successful completion and can be facilitated by faculty mentors.