A dedicated scholarly research program in an adult and pediatric neurology residency program.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To describe and assess the effectiveness of a formal scholarly activity program for a highly integrated adult and pediatric neurology residency program.

Methods

Starting in 2011, all graduating residents were required to complete at least one form of scholarly activity broadly defined to include peer-reviewed publications or presentations at scientific meetings of formally mentored projects. The scholarly activity program was administered by the associate residency training director and included an expanded journal club, guided mentorship, a required grand rounds platform presentation, and annual awards for the most scholarly and seminal research findings. We compared scholarly output and mentorship for residents graduating within a 5-year period following program

SUBMITTER: Robbins MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5379930 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature