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Pediatric standardized residency training faculty’s perceptions of medical education research

Yu, Mu-Xue1; Jiang, Xiao-Yun1; Li, Xiao-Yu1; Yue, Zhi-Hui1; Mo, Ying1; Liu, Wang-Kai1; Gu, Yu-Fen1

Published Oct 05, 2023 on Dryad. https://doi.org/10.5061/dryad.cnp5hqcb7

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Abstract

Background: Rigorous medical education research (MER) conducted by faculty in pediatric standardized residency training (SRT) can contribute to the promotion of child health care.  

Aim: This study aimed to assess the perceptions of pediatric SRT faculty regarding MER in Guangdong Province, China.     

Methods: A questionnaire survey was conducted involving 40 pediatric SRT clinical teachers from 10 hospitals in Guangdong Province.

Results: Among the 40 teachers, 16 (40.00%) stated that they did not participate any MER activities. The main challenges they encountered in conducting MER were the lack of training (72.50%), limited time (80.00%), and lack of grants funding (60.00%). Only 10 (25.00%）teachers were reported to have received grants for MER projects.   

Conclusion: The findings highlight the importance of providing support and training to pediatric SRT faculty in Guangdong Province, China, to enhance their engagement in MER. Addressing these challenges can lead to significant improvements in child heal care promotion through evidence-based educational practices.