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"Excited When They See Their Name in Print": Research Outputs from an Australian Medical Program
Harry Hieu Dinh1,2, Kerry Uebel1,2, Maha Pervaz Iqbal3,4
1School of Population Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, UNSW Sydney, Kensington, Australia.
Medical Science Educator
|June 18, 2024
Summary
Medical students
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Research Methodology
- Publication Rates
Background:
- Medical schools utilize research projects to foster evidence-based practice.
- Student publication rates are a key metric for evaluating research program success.
- UNSW Medicine introduced a mandatory 4th-year research program in 2006.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess trends in student publication rates over time.
- To explore student and supervisor experiences with the publication process.
- To identify factors influencing successful publication in a mandatory research program.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective audit of student publications from 2007, 2011, and 2015 cohorts.
- Data collection included publication type and study methodology.
- Thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews with students (n=11), graduates (n=14), and supervisors (n=25).
Main Results:
- Student publication rates significantly increased from 28% in 2007 to 50.2% in 2015 (P=0.002).
- Students who negotiated their own projects were more likely to publish (P=0.02).
- Students reported personal affirmation and skill development; graduates noted enhanced career opportunities.
Conclusions:
- High publication rates are achievable in mandatory research programs with student autonomy and protected time.
- Supervisor support and student motivation are critical for successful publication.
- Investing in supervisor training and faculty support is essential for program success.
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