Formalized Research Training Increases Fellowship and Early Career Academic Productivity: A Five-Year Follow-up

The importance of incorporating research into education of cardiovascular trainees is emphasized by licensing bodies. 1 Harrington R.A. Barac A. Brush Jr., J.E. et al. COCATS 4 Task Force 15: training in cardiovascular research and scholarly activity. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2015; 65: 1899-1906 Crossref PubMed Scopus (20) Google Scholar Although fellowship programs include research rotations, training is variable on the basis of the mentor/project identified. Furthermore, the absence of protected time, insufficient feedback on progress, and lack of process(es) to identify/reward mentorship remain obstacles. 2 Cairns J.A. Trainees: how to incorporate research into practice?. Can J Cardiol. 2019; 35: 1421-1422 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF Google Scholar Mitigation strategies include pursuing research certification, seeking like-minded mentors, and structuring training to maximize productivity. The role of a formalized curriculum within residency/fellowship is not well established. Formal Research Training for Cardiology Trainees: Must Have vs Nice to Have?Canadian Journal of CardiologyVol. 39Issue 10PreviewCardiology is a constantly evolving field in which insights generated by research are integrated into clinical practice. Although there is universal agreement that all cardiologists need to appreciate the fundamental concepts, methods, and limitations of the research process to maintain clinical competence throughout their careers, the role of a mandatory formal research curriculum during training is less established, because the curriculum must meet the needs of all trainees, not only those who will pursue research careers. Full-Text PDF