Challenges and solutions to returning to clinical training after research: a multidisciplinary survey of integrated academic trainees in West Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Time out of clinical training can impact medical trainees' skills, competence and confidence. Periods of Out of Programme for Research (OOPR) are often much longer than other approved mechanisms for time of out training. The aim of this survey study was to explore the challenges of returning to clinical training following OOPR, and determine potential solutions.

Methods

All current integrated academic training (IAT) doctors at the University of Leeds (United Kingdom) and previous IAT trainees undertaking OOPR in the local region (West Yorkshire, United Kingdom)(n = 53) were invited to complete a multidisciplinary survey.

Results

The survey was completed by 33 participants (62% response rate). The most relevant challenges identified were completing the thesi

SUBMITTER: Downey CL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7890884 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature