scholarly journals P78 MedEd Collaborative: a new research collaborative to promote medical education research

BJS Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
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Matthew H V Byrne ◽  
James Ashcroft ◽  
Laith Alexander ◽  
Jonathan C M Wan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Education Research ◽  
Research Capacity ◽  
Medical Education Research ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
High Quality ◽  
High Quality Research ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Wide Scale ◽  
New Research

Abstract Introduction In response to the disruption to medical education caused by COVID-19, there is a need for wide-scale robust medical education research and the generation of research capacity for the future. Trainee research collaboratives have demonstrated they can nurture the research skills of students and trainees while delivering high quality research outputs. However, we have been unable to identify a permanent medical education research collaborative for trainees and students. Methods We started the MedEd Collaborative in September 2020 to fill this gap, consisting of a trainee- and student-led medical education research collaborative supported by senior medical education experts and clinicians. Results Our vision is to increase engagement of students and trainees in high-quality medical education research that informs practice. The MedEd Collaborative will engage students and trainees in medical education research by completing at least one national multicentre study per year, the first being the COVID Ready 2 study. This is a national cross-sectional survey of the educational impact of medical student volunteering during the COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusions We anticipate the MedEd collaborative will: increase exposure to medical education research, thereby increasing the number of medical students and trainees aiming to pursue an academic medical education career; provide training in medical education research methodologies, such as qualitative analysis; improve the quality of medical education research outputs from students and trainees; encourage collaboration between medical schools and deaneries; and provide support to other trainee research collaboratives that aim to explore education research in their own specialties.

Opportunities for building medical education research capacity: A mixed methods study

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Shannon Lea Saad ◽  
Pippa Craig ◽  
Lucie Rychetinic ◽  
Sally Lord ◽  
Fran Everingham
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Education Research ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Research Capacity ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Medical Education Research

scholarly journals The Literature Review: A Foundation for High-Quality Medical Education Research

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 297-303 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren A. Maggio ◽  
Justin L. Sewell ◽  
Anthony R. Artino
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Education Research ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Medical Education Research ◽  
High Quality

scholarly journals Research challenges in Africa – an exploratory study on the experiences and opinions of African researchers

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lem Ngongalah ◽  
Wepngong Emerson ◽  
Ngwa Niba Rawlings ◽  
James Muleme Musisi
Keyword(s):  
Research Output ◽  
Research Capacity ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Research Activity ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
High Quality Research ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Priority Areas

AbstractBackgroundInsufficient research is a major impediment to growth, development and advancement of health in Africa. Africa produces less than 1% of global research output. Meanwhile, African countries face some of the toughest challenges worldwide, most of which can only be tackled through robust and efficient research. Addressing the barriers to conducting research in Africa is a step towards improving research capacity and output. This study aimed to identify the key challenges affecting research practice and output in Africa; and to highlight priority areas for improvement.MethodsA cross-sectional survey was administered through an online questionnaire, including participants from six countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. Participants included research professionals, research students, research groups and academics.ResultsA total of 424 participants responded to this survey. The ability to conduct and produce high-quality research was seen to be influenced by multiple factors, most of which were related to the research environment in African countries. Priority areas for improvement included providing more training, raising awareness on the importance of research in Africa, encouraging governments to commit to research and increasing collaboration between researchers in Africa.ConclusionThe conditions under which research is done in Africa are severely flawed and do not encourage engagement in research, or continuity of research activity. African governments need to develop initiatives that accelerate and support research and research-based education in Africa, in order to build a solid foundation for research, increase research capacity, and enable institutions to provide valuable training and develop sustainable research opportunities in Africa.

scholarly journals Systematic review support received and needed by researchers: a survey of libraries supporting Ontario medical schools

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra McKeown ◽  
Zuhaib Mir ◽  
Jennifer Ritonja ◽  
Eleftherios Soleas
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Review Process ◽  
Medical Schools ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
High Quality ◽  
High Quality Research ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Educational Modules ◽  
Systematic Review Process

Introduction: Finding efficient ways to meet the growing demand for library systematic review support is imperative for facilitating the production of high-quality research. The objectives of this study were threefold: 1) to ascertain the systematic review support provided by health sciences libraries at Ontario medical schools and their affiliated hospitals, 2) to determine the perceived educational needs by researchers at these institutions, and 3) to assess the potential usefulness of freely available, online educational modules for researchers that discuss all stages of the systematic review process. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey in June and July of 2020. Data were analyzed and presented using median and interquartile range (IQR) for continuous measures, and in proportions for categorical measures. Results: Thirteen of 19 libraries invited provided usable data. Most libraries spent more time supporting systematic reviews via collaboration/participation than by providing educational support. The perceived needs of library users were contrary to the perceived gaps in researcher support provided by the library/institution. All libraries reported they would find freely available, online educational modules useful for training researchers. Discussion: The next steps for our inter-professional research team will be to develop freely available, online education modules that introduce researchers to all stages of the systematic review process. These modules cannot replace the value that direct support from librarians, biostatisticians or methodology experts can provide, however, they may offer a more efficient way for libraries to familiarize researchers and trainees with best practices and universally accepted reporting guidelines for performing a high-quality review.  

Current Models for Inpatient and Emergency Room Ophthalmology Consultation in U.S. Residency Programs

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (02) ◽  
pp. e171-e174
Author(s):  
Donna H. Kim ◽  
Dongseok Choi ◽  
Thomas S. Hwang
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Emergency Room ◽  
Program Directors ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Direct Supervision ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Residency Program Directors ◽  
Competency Assessments

Abstract Objective This article examines models of patient care and supervision for hospital-based ophthalmology consultation in teaching institutions. Design This is a cross-sectional survey. Methods An anonymous survey was distributed to residency program directors at 119 Accreditation Council for Graduated Medical Education accredited U.S. ophthalmology programs in the spring of 2018. Survey questions covered consult volume, rotational schedules of staffing providers, methods of supervision (direct vs. indirect), and utilization of consult-dedicated didactics and resident competency assessments. Results Of the 119 program directors, 48 (41%) completed the survey. Programs most frequently reported receiving 4 to 6 consults per day from the emergency department (27, 55.1%) and 4 to 6 consults per day from inpatient services (26, 53.1%). Forty-seven percent of programs reported that postgraduate year one (PGY-1) or PGY-2 residents on a dedicated consult rotation initially evaluate patients. Supervising faculty backgrounds included neuro-ophthalmology, cornea, comprehensive, or a designated chief of service. Staffing responsibility is typically shared by multiple faculty on a daily or weekly rotation. Direct supervision was provided for fewer of emergency room consults (1–30%) than for inpatient consults (71–99%). The majority of programs reported no dedicated didactics for consultation activities (27, 55.1%) or formal assessment for proficiency (33, 67.4%) prior to the initiation of call-related activities without direct supervision. Billing submission for consults was inconsistent and many consults may go financially uncompensated (18, 36.7%). Conclusion The majority of hospital-based ophthalmic consultation at academic centers is provided by a rotating pool of physicians supervising a lower level resident. Few programs validate increased levels of graduated independence using specific assessments.

Highlights in Emergency Medicine Medical Education Research: 2008

2009 ◽  
Vol 16 (12) ◽  
pp. 1318-1324 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan E. Farrell ◽  
Wendy C. Coates ◽  
Gloria J. Khun ◽  
Jonathan Fisher ◽  
Philip Shayne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medicine ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Education Research ◽  
Medical Education Research

Building hospital pharmacy practice research capacity in Qatar: a cross-sectional survey of hospital pharmacists

2015 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 511-521 ◽  
Author(s):  
Derek Stewart ◽  
Moza Al Hail ◽  
P. V. Abdul Rouf ◽  
Wessam El Kassem ◽  
Lesley Diack ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hospital Pharmacy ◽  
Pharmacy Practice ◽  
Research Capacity ◽  
Practice Research ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hospital Pharmacists ◽  
Pharmacy Practice Research
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