Barriers Preventing Medical Trainees from Active Participation in Research Activities.

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Research Productivity

Background:

• Research is crucial for medical career progression and training.
• Medical trainees encounter personal and organizational barriers to research.
• Identifying these obstacles is key to improving research output.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify barriers faced by medical trainees in research.
• To recommend interventions for enhancing research productivity.

Main Methods:

• A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted.
• Participants included interns, residents, and fellows in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
• The survey assessed perceived obstacles, motivators, and relevance of research.

Main Results:

• Fifty-seven trainees participated (53% response rate).
• Key barriers included time constraints, lack of training, educational load, and insufficient incentives.
• Increased incentives and funding were desired by trainees.

Conclusions:

• Dedicated research time, mentorship, and training are effective interventions.
• These strategies can foster a stronger research culture.
• Improving these areas can elevate medical trainee research productivity.