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ArticleFrontline gastroenterology2019

Attitudes to out-of-programme experiences, research and academic training of gastroenterology trainees between 2007 and 2016.

Michael McFarlane, Neeraj Bhala, Louise China, Laith Alrubaiy, Fergus Chedgy, Benjamin R Disney, Adam D Farmer, Edward Fogden, Gareth Sadler, Mark A Hull and 4 more

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Article in Frontline gastroenterology, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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Michael McFarlaneDepartment of Gastroenterology, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Coventry, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-8156-8014
Neeraj BhalaDepartment of Gastroenterology, University Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.
Louise ChinaDivision of Medicine, University College London, London, UK.ORCID 0000-0001-5870-2310
Laith AlrubaiySchool of Medicine, Swansea University, Swansea, UK.
Fergus ChedgyDepartment of Gastroenterology, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, UK.
Benjamin R DisneyDepartment of Gastroenterology, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Coventry, UK.
Adam D FarmerDepartment of Gastroenterology, University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, Stoke-on-Trent, UK.
Edward FogdenDepartment of Gastroenterology, Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals, Birmingham, UK.
Gareth SadlerDepartment of Gastroenterology, St George's University Hospitals NHS Trust, London, UK.
Mark A HullLeeds Institute of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK.
John McLaughlinSchool of Medical Sciences, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.
Howard EllisonBritish Society of Gastroenterology, London, UK.
Julie SolomonBritish Society of Gastroenterology, London, UK.
Matthew James BrookesDepartment of Gastroenterology, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton, UK.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveAcademic medical training was overhauled in 2005 after the Walport report and Modernising Medical Careers to create a more attractive and transparent training pathway. In 2007 and 2016, national web-based surveys of gastroenterology trainees were undertaken to determine experiences, perceptions of and perceived barriers to out-of-programme research experience (OOP-R). DESIGN SETTING AND PATIENTS: Prospective, national web-based surveys of UK gastroenterology trainees in 2007 and 2016.

main outcome measureAttitudes to OOP-R of two cohorts of gastroenterology trainees.

resultsResponse rates were lower in 2016 (25.8% vs 56.7%) (p<0.0001), although female trainees' response rates increased (from 28.8% to 37.6%) (p=0.17), along with higher numbers of academic trainees. Over 80% of trainees planned to undertake OOP-R in both surveys, with >50% having already undertaken it. Doctor of Philosophy/medical doctorate remained the most popular OOP-R in both cohorts. Successful fellowship applications increased in 2016, and evidence of gender inequality in 2007 was no longer evident in 2016. In the 2016 cohort, 91.1% (n=144) felt the development of trainee-led research networks was important, with 74.7% (n=118) keen to get involved.

conclusionsThe majority of gastroenterology trainees who responded expressed a desire to undertake OOP-R, and participation rates in OOP-R remain high. Despite smaller absolute numbers responding than in 2007, 2016 trainees achieved higher successful fellowship application rates. Reassuringly more trainees in 2016 felt that OOP-R would be important in the future. Efforts are needed to tackle potential barriers to OOP-R and support trainees to pursue research-active careers.

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PMID30651959
PMCPMC6319145

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