RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Physician trainee research collaboratives: a mixed methods exploration of UK experience
JF Clinical Medicine
JO Clin Med
FD Royal College of Physicians
SP 119
OP 124
DO 10.7861/clinmed.2021-0511
VO 22
IS 2
A1 Emily Kavanagh
A1 Linford Fernandes
A1 Wenhao Li
A1 Matthew Roycroft
A1 Michael FitzPatrick
YR 2022
UL http://www.rcpjournals.org/content/22/2/119.abstract
AB Background Physician trainee research collaboratives (TRCs) help trainees develop research skills and establish peer networks. We aimed to identify the structure, activity and views of physician TRCs in the UK.Methods Representatives from physician TRCs in the UK were invited to complete an online survey and participate in a focus group.Results Representatives from 23 physician TRCs completed the survey. There was wide variation in collaborative structure, senior input and funding resources. Seventy-four per cent of physician TRCs had published peer-reviewed articles, with 70% reporting ongoing projects at the time of the survey. The survey and focus group identified improved patient care, research and leadership skills as benefits of collaborative work; while institutional and consultant support, limited time for research, funding opportunities and restrictions on group authorship were cited as challenges to collaborative success.Conclusion Physician TRC activity continues to grow and demonstrates a dynamic approach to research for all trainees.