Abstract
Background
Research in surgical education has seen unprecedented growth but originates from single
institutions and remains uncoordinated; this study aimed to generate a list of research
priorities in surgical educational topics.
Methods
The membership of the Association for Surgical Education was asked to submit up to
5 research questions concerned with multi-institutional collaborative surgical education
research and to identify challenges faced by surgical education researchers. A modified
Delphi methodology was used to create the research agenda based on these responses.
Results
Surgical educators responded to 3 survey rounds. Categories of submitted questions
included teaching methods and curriculum development; assessment and competency; simulation;
medical student preparation and selection; impact of work hour restrictions; and faculty
development. Participants cited institutional culture and practice variability and
lack of institutional review board coordination as common barriers to collaborative
research, while identifying extensive planning, frequent communication, and availability
of dedicated research coordinators as the most important facilitators.
Conclusions
Using a Delphi methodology, a prioritized agenda for multi-institutional surgical
education research was developed that may help advance surgeon education.
Keywords
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: October 21, 2014
Received in revised form:
July 29,
2014
Received:
May 8,
2014
Footnotes
Dr Sevdalis is affiliated with the Imperial Patient Safety Translational Research Center (www.cpssq.org), which is funded by the UK's National Institute for Health Research.
There were no relevant financial relationships or any sources of support in the form of grants, equipment, or drugs.
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