An Evaluation of the Scholarly Activity Guidance and Evaluative (SAGE) Program

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Research Training Programs

Background:

• The SAGE program aims to enhance resident research capabilities.
• Evaluating the long-term impact of professional development programs is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the SAGE program's effectiveness five years after its implementation.
• To examine resident and supervisor satisfaction, perceived institutional support, and research outcomes.

Main Methods:

• Program evaluation using Guskey's five-level framework.
• Data collection through questionnaires and interviews with residents and supervisors.
• Assessment of participant reactions, learning, organizational support, skill application, and outcomes.

Main Results:

• High satisfaction rates reported by residents (54%) and supervisors (65%) with the SAGE program.
• Significant perceived institutional support for resident research (75% of residents).
• Increased grant submissions and awards among SAGE participants, with a noted decrease in conference presentations.

Conclusions:

• The SAGE program is well-received and appears to foster research abilities and institutional support.
• Further investigation is required to determine if demonstrable learning outcomes have improved.
• Identified barriers will guide future program enhancements.