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A Dedicated Research Rotation Increases Orthopaedic Residency Scholarly Activity
Nathan Angerett1,2, Christopher Ferguson1, Matthew Kelly1,2
1UPMC Central Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
JB & JS Open Access
|November 13, 2024
Summary
Implementing a dedicated research rotation in orthopaedic surgery residency significantly boosted resident and faculty publications. This initiative also enhanced overall scholarly activity, meeting Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education requirements.
Area of Science:
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Medical Education
- Research Methodology
Background:
- Orthopaedic residency programs face ACGME research requirements without specific implementation details.
- Limited literature exists on the effectiveness of dedicated research blocks in community orthopaedic settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of a dedicated research rotation on scholarly output in a community orthopaedic residency program.
- To assess if this rotation improves resident and faculty publication rates and meets ACGME faculty scholarly activity criteria.
Main Methods:
- A dedicated research rotation with milestones was implemented in a single community orthopaedic residency program.
- PubMed searches and self-reported faculty surveys were used to quantify publications and scholarly activity from 2015-2022.
Main Results:
- Average annual resident publications increased from 2 to 26.
- Faculty publications rose from 22 to 55, conference presentations from 51 to 83, and other presentations from 43 to 72.
Conclusions:
- A dedicated research rotation in community orthopaedic residency is linked to higher resident and faculty publication rates.
- This structured approach appears to enhance faculty scholarly activity, aligning with ACGME standards.
