Evidence‐based medicine: The significance of research literacy in emergency medicine training

The ACEM trainee research requirement is no longer relevant. Yes

“…It may be preferred by the trainee who intends to move around, has family commitments, has an actual interest in the subject matter or simply prefers a clear syllabus to follow. In our experience, the major motivation for choosing coursework sits with the difficulties imposed on completing a TRP …”

“…However, the barriers created in the TRP pathway have shown that a majority of candidates now fulfil the requirements through coursework . This will likely lead to fewer trainees becoming Fellows with actual research experience in the coming years.…”