Predictors of Radiation Oncology Resident Research Productivity

Gutovich, Jordan M.; Den, Robert B.; Werner‐Wasik, Maria; Dicker, Adam P.; Lawrence, Yaacov Richard

doi:10.1016/j.jacr.2012.06.036

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“…A study evaluating otolaryngology residents found that residents who had at least one publication before residency were six times more likely to publish during residency than those that had not, whereas other studies evaluating radiology, urology, and radiation oncology residents did not find a notable relationship. 8 , 15 - 17 …”

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Do Medical Students Who Participate in a Research Gap Year Produce More Research During Residency?

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Background: The research gap year has become increasingly popular among medical students. It is also a well-known factor in consideration for orthopaedic surgery residency programs. Although medical students who participated in a research gap year typically enter residency with more research experience than their counterparts, it is unknown whether this translates to increased research productivity during residency compared with their peers. The purpose of this study was to investigate (1) whether residents who participated in a research gap year during medical school publish more peer-reviewed publications than their peers during residency, (2) whether residents who participated in a research gap year during medical school publish more first-author publications than their peers during residency, and (3) which applicant characteristics are associated with a greater number of peer-reviewed publications produced during residency. Methods: The number of peer-reviewed journal publications before and during residency was determined by querying PubMed for 81 orthopaedic surgery residents at two academic institutions. Electronic residency application service applications and curriculum vitae were reviewed to evaluate the number of conference podiums and conference posters presented before residency and during residency. The research productivity of residents who participated in a research gap year during medical school was compared with that of residents who had not participated in a research gap year. Multivariate regression was done to determine predictors of publishing peer-reviewed journal publications during residency. Results: Residents who participated in a research gap year during medical school produced more peer-reviewed journal publications during residency than those who did not (22.0 ± 20 versus 16.5 ± 20, P = 0.025). However, residents who participated in a research gap year did not produce more first-author publications compared with their peers (7.6 ± 10.0 versus 7.9 ± 7.0, P = 0.12). Residents who produced more publications before residency produced more publications while in residency (R = 0.363, P < 0.001). The United States Medical Licensing Examination step 1 score, medical school ranking, and sex were not associated with any difference in the number of journal publications produced during residency. Conclusion: A dedicated research year during medical school is associated with an increase in the number of peer-reviewed publications produced during residency. However, students who completed a research year did not publish more first-author publications than their peers. The number of publications before residency was a strong predictor of research output as a resident.

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Do Medical Students Who Participate in a Research Gap Year Produce More Research During Residency?

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“…Over the past decade, an upward trend in scholarly output has been observed among Radiation Oncology residents during training [11], possibly due to concerted efforts by RO residency programs to foster research opportunities and mentorship and increase protected research time [12,13]. Fittingly, research output (e.g., publications, abstracts, grants, collaborations) was reported as one of the highest valued metrics denoting success of fellowship training by graduates surveyed in this study.…”

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“…The desire for more protected research time, structured supervision of research projects, and clarity of available research projects were common sentiments expressed by the survey respondents. As a program aiming to foster research-oriented physicians, these are important factors to consider as the amount of dedicated research time allocated during training has been shown to be a key determinant of research output [12]. The Fellowship Program has also taken concrete steps to address the findings that 35% of fellows reported financial stress during their Fellowship.…”

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Radiation Oncology Fellowship: a Value-Based Assessment Among Graduates of a Mature Program

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The University of Toronto-Department of Radiation Oncology (UTDRO) has had a well-established Fellowship Program for over 20 years. An assessment of its graduates was conducted to evaluate training experience and perceived impact on professional development. Graduates of the UTDRO Fellowship Program between 1991 and 2015 were the focus of our review. Current employment status was collected using online tools. A study-specific web-based questionnaire was distributed to 263/293 graduates for whom active e-mails were identified; questions focused on training experience, and impact on career progression and academic productivity. As a surrogate measure for the impact of UTDRO Fellowship training, a comparison of current employment and scholarly activities of individuals who obtained their Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) designation in Radiation Oncology between 2000 and 2012, with (n = 57) or without (n = 230) UTDRO Fellowship training, was conducted. Almost all UTDRO Fellowship graduates were employed as staff radiation oncologists (291/293), and most of those employed were associated with additional academic (130/293), research (53/293), or leadership (68/293) appointments. Thirty-eight percent (101/263) of alumni responded to the online survey. The top two reasons for completing the Fellowship were to gain specific clinical expertise and exposure to research opportunities. Respondents were very satisfied with their training experience, and the vast majority (99%) would recommend the program to others. Most (96%) felt that completing the Fellowship was beneficial to their career development. University of Toronto, Department of Radiation Oncology Fellowship alumni were more likely to hold university, research, and leadership appointments, and author significantly more publications than those with FRCPC designation without fellowship training from UTDRO. The UTDRO Fellowship Program has been successful since its inception, with the majority of graduates reporting positive training experiences, benefits to scholarly output, and professional development for their post-fellowship careers. Key features that would optimize the fellowship experience and its long-term impact on trainees were also identified.

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“… 2 , 10 , 16 , 22 Fewer programs include dedicated research time, as this particular program does, as an elective component. 3 , 12 , 21 In almost all programs, including our program, presentation at local and national conferences and peer-reviewed publication were taken to be the ultimate measure of resident research success. Success may also be measured by the proportion of residents completing fellowships and choosing academic careers.…”

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Evaluating the impact of a resident research program in general surgery

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Mele³

et al. 2017

Can. Med. Ed. J

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Background: Programs of resident research have been found to improve research productivity. However, evidence of the success of these programs is lacking in a Canadian context. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of the introduction of a formal program of resident research at a single Canadian academic centre.Methods: Resident research activities were tracked over a 10-year period (Resident Research Day (RRD) presentations, abstract presentations, published articles). Activities were divided into pre (2002-2007) and post (2007-2012) resident research program implementation time frames. Differences in research productivity were compared between time frames. Surveys of resident attitudes towards research were administered prior to the program’s implementation in 2007, and following introduction of the resident research program in 2009 and 2015.Results: Overall, research productivity (abstracts, publications, and RRD presentations) increased between pre and post resident research program time periods, with a statistically significant increase in mean number of published abstracts. Resident attitudes towards research changed somewhat over time, with fewer residents supporting mandatory research in recent years.Conclusion: Implementation of a resident program of research resulted in a significant increase in research productivity. The setting of clear, modifiable, and achievable goals, as well as providing tools for research success, have contributed to the success of this program.

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Predictors of Radiation Oncology Resident Research Productivity

Cited by 46 publications

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Do Medical Students Who Participate in a Research Gap Year Produce More Research During Residency?

Do Medical Students Who Participate in a Research Gap Year Produce More Research During Residency?

Radiation Oncology Fellowship: a Value-Based Assessment Among Graduates of a Mature Program

Evaluating the impact of a resident research program in general surgery

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