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Educator's Blueprint: Optimizing the Resident Research Experience
Michael Gottlieb1, Richard J Gawel2, Jaime Jordan3
1Department of Emergency Medicine Rush University Medical Center Chicago Illinois USA.
AEM Education and Training
|June 11, 2026
Summary
This educator's blueprint offers 10 strategies to optimize the emergency medicine resident research experience. It aims to guide faculty in enhancing residents' scholarly project training and improving patient care outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Emergency Medicine Research
Background:
- Scholarly projects are essential for emergency medicine residents to advance patient care.
- Resident research training can be overwhelming, requiring structured guidance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide 10 actionable strategies for faculty to optimize the resident research experience.
- To enhance residents' skills as both producers and consumers of medical literature.
Main Methods:
- The blueprint outlines 10 key strategies for faculty mentorship and resident support.
- Strategies include structured training, mentorship, project selection (FINER criteria), and peer review education.
Main Results:
- Implementation of these strategies can navigate and optimize the resident research process.
- Faculty guidance can empower residents and improve their scholarly project outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Effective mentorship and structured support are crucial for successful resident research.
- Optimizing the resident research experience contributes to advancing emergency medicine and patient care.
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