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Medical Student Research Activity in Otolaryngology
Tiffany Chen1, Bethany Ho1, Megan Decker1
1Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, Nutley, New Jersey, USA.
Summary
Increased faculty numbers in otolaryngology residency programs correlate with higher medical student research productivity. More faculty likely offer better mentorship, leading to more first-author publications for students.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Otolaryngology Research
- Academic Productivity
Background:
- Medical student research is crucial for academic career development.
- Understanding factors influencing student research productivity is essential for program improvement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate medical student research productivity in otolaryngology residency programs.
- To identify factors associated with higher research output among medical students.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of publications from 116 otolaryngology programs (2016-2021).
- Analysis of faculty numbers, faculty publications, and medical student first-author publications.
- Comparison of productivity based on geographic region and program rankings.
Main Results:
- A positive correlation was found between the number of faculty and medical student first-author publications (R=0.43).
- Institutions with higher rankings (US News & World Report, NIH funding) showed significantly greater medical student publication rates.
- No significant difference in student productivity was observed between geographic regions.
Conclusions:
- A larger faculty size in otolaryngology programs is linked to increased medical student research engagement and first-author publications.
- Findings suggest mentorship and opportunities provided by faculty are key drivers of student research success.
- Data can inform institutional strategies for enhancing medical student research and aid students in career planning.
