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      CAEP 2014 Academic Symposium: “How to make research succeed in your department: Promoting excellence in Canadian emergency medicine resident research”

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          Abstract

          Objectives

          To characterize the current state of Canadian emergency medicine (EM) resident research and develop recommendations to promote excellence in this area.

          Methods

          We performed a systematic review of MEDLINE, Embase, and ERIC using search terms relevant to EM resident research. We conducted an online survey of EM residency program directors from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) and College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC). An expert panel reviewed these data, presented recommendations at the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians 2014 Academic Symposium, and refined them based on feedback received.

          Results

          Of 654 potentially relevant citations, 35 articles were included. These were categorized into four themes: 1) expectations and requirements, 2) training and assessment, 3) infrastructure and support, and 4) dissemination. We received 31 responses from all 31 RCPSC-EM and CFPC-EM programs. The majority of EM programs reported requiring a resident scholarly project; however, we found wide-ranging expectations for the type of resident research performed and how results were disseminated, as well as the degree of completion expected. Although 93% of RCPSC-EM programs reported providing formal training on how to conduct research, only 53% of CFPC-EM programs reported doing so. Almost all programs (94%) reported having infrastructure in place to support resident research, but the nature of support was highly variable. Finally, there was marked variability regarding the number of resident-published abstracts and manuscripts.

          Conclusions

          Based on the literature, our national survey, and discussions with stakeholders, we offer 14 recommendations encompassing goals, expectations, training, assessment, infrastructure, and dissemination in order to improve Canadian EM resident research.

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          Objectifs

          L’étude visait à caractériser l’état actuel de la recherche menée par les résidents en médecine d’urgence (MU) au Canada et à élaborer des recommandations afin de favoriser l’excellence dans le domaine.

          Méthode

          Les auteurs ont procédé à une revue systématique dans MEDLINE, Embase et ERIC à l’aide de termes d'interrogation concernant la recherche menée par les résidents en MU. Une enquête en ligne a également été réalisée parmi les directeurs de programme de résidence en MU du Collège royal des médecins et chirurgiens du Canada (CRMCC) et du Collège des médecins de famille du Canada (CMFC). Un groupe d’experts a examiné les données recueillies, a présenté des recommandations à l’occasion du Symposium sur les affaires universitaires de l’Association canadienne des médecins d’urgence de 2014 et les a reformulées en tenant compte des observations reçues.

          Résultats

          La recherche a permis de relever 654 mentions potentiellement pertinentes et de sélectionner 35 articles. Ceux-ci ont été divisés en quatre grands thèmes: 1) les attentes et les exigences; 2) la formation et l’évaluation; 3) l’infrastructure et le soutien; 4) la diffusion. Tous les directeurs de programme de MU du CRMCC et du CMFC, soit 31, ont répondu à l’enquête. On exige, dans la plupart des programmes, un projet de recherche érudite par les résidents; toutefois, il existe un large éventail de possibilités quant au type de recherche, aux formules de diffusion des résultats et au degré attendu de réalisation. Tandis que 93 % des directeurs de programme du CRMCC ont indiqué donner de la formation structurée sur la manière de faire de la recherche, seuls 53 % des directeurs de programme du CMFC ont indiqué en faire autant. Dans presque tous les programmes (94 %), l’on dispose d’une infrastructure de soutien à la recherche menée par les résidents, mais la nature du soutien varie énormément. Enfin, il y a des différences importantes en ce qui concerne le nombre de résumés et de textes publiés par les résidents.

          Conclusions

          Compte tenu de la documentation, de l’enquête nationale et des discussions avec les parties intéressées, le groupe a élaboré 14 recommandations sur les buts, les attentes, la formation, l’évaluation, l’infrastructure et la diffusion afin d’améliorer la recherche menée par les résidents en MU au Canada.

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            Characteristics of evidence-based medicine training in Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada emergency medicine residencies - a national survey of program directors

            Background Recent surveys suggest few emergency medicine (EM) training programs have formal evidence-based medicine (EBM) or journal club curricula. Our primary objective was to describe the methods of EBM training in Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) EM residencies. Secondary objectives were to explore attitudes regarding current educational practices including e-learning, investigate barriers to journal club and EBM education, and assess the desire for national collaboration. Methods A 16-question survey containing binary, open-ended, and 5-pt Likert scale questions was distributed to the 14 RCPSC-EM program directors. Proportions of respondents (%), median, and IQR are reported. Results The response rate was 93% (13/14). Most programs (85%) had established EBM curricula. Curricula content was delivered most frequently via journal club, with 62% of programs having 10 or more sessions annually. Less than half of journal clubs (46%) were led consistently by EBM experts. Four programs did not use a critical appraisal tool in their sessions (31%). Additional teaching formats included didactic and small group sessions, self-directed e-learning, EBM workshops, and library tutorials. 54% of programs operated educational websites with EBM resources. Program directors attributed highest importance to two core goals in EBM training curricula: critical appraisal of medical literature, and application of literature to patient care (85% rating 5 - “most importance”, respectively). Podcasts, blogs, and online journal clubs were valued for EBM teaching roles including creating exposure to literature (4, IQR 1.5) and linking literature to clinical practice experience (4, IQR 1.5) (1-no merit, 5-strong merit). Five of thirteen respondents rated lack of expert leadership and trained faculty educators as potential limitations to EBM education. The majority of respondents supported the creation of a national unified EBM educational resource (4, IQR 1) (1-no support, 5- strongly support). Conclusions RCPSC-EM programs have established EBM teaching curricula and deliver content most frequently via journal club. A lack of EBM expert educators may limit content delivery at certain sites. Program directors supported the nationalization of EBM educational resources. A growing usage of electronic resources may represent an avenue to link national EBM educational expertise, facilitating future collaborative educational efforts.
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              Factors influencing resident career choices in emergency medicine.

              To assess the attitudes of residents in emergency medicine regarding a career in academics.
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                Journal
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                CJEM
                CJEM
                Cambridge University Press (CUP)
                1481-8035
                1481-8043
                September 2015
                August 24 2015
                September 2015
                : 17
                : 05
                : 591-599
                Article
                10.1017/cem.2015.90
                5ee084bd-1282-4474-b085-a762021bfe18
                © 2015
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