Our thoughts: Improving general surgery resident preparedness for dedicated research time

• Published in: The American journal of surgery Vol. 223; no. 6; pp. 1217 - 1219
• Main Authors: Schwartz, Patrick B., Krecko, Laura K., Park, Keon Young, O'Rourke, Ann P., Greenberg, Jacob, Jung, Sarah
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York Elsevier Inc 01-06-2022; Elsevier Limited
• Subjects: Burnout; Career development planning; Careers; Core curriculum; COVID-19; Curricula; Funding; Grants; Learning curves; Mentors; Microbalances; Motor skill learning; Personal health; Productivity; Professional development; Public speaking; Quality improvement; Response rates; Surgery; Surveys
• ISSN: 0002-9610; 1879-1883
• DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2021.11.034

[...]we noted a steep learning curve at the beginning of DRT which may delay productivity. [...]the high proportion of trainees with advanced degrees in our cohort may have diminished the novelty and/or impact of delivered content, emphasizing the importance of assessing the needs of specific cohorts of trainees when designing such curricula. DRT Survey Topic Responses: Major Themes Factors facilitating a smooth transition to DRT Early establishment of mentorship and funding Individual goals for DRT Skill acquisition Academic productivity Learning about research processes Career development and networking Personal wellness and avoiding burnout Anticipated challenges to DRT Identifying a novel project that balances passion with pragmatism Maintaining focus and productivity while independently managing multiple tasks Navigating funding and grant submissions Table 2 Major themes from survey responses.