Strengthening the clinical academic pathway: a systematic review of interventions to support clinical academic careers for doctors and dentists

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Evaluate existing evidence on interventions intended to increase recruitment, retention and career progression within clinical academic (CA) careers, including a focus on addressing inequalities.

Design

Systematic review.

Data sources

Medline, Embase, Cochrane Controlled Register of Trials, PsycINFO and Education Resource Information Center searched October 2019.

Study selection

Eligible studies included qualified doctors, dentists and/or those with a supervisory role. Outcomes were defined by studies and related to success rates of joining or continuing within a CA career.

Data extraction and synthesis

Abstract screening was supported by machine learning software. Full-text screening was performed in duplicate, and study quality was a

SUBMITTER: Raine G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9462120 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature