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ArticleBMC medical education2021

Challenges and solutions to returning to clinical training after research: a multidisciplinary survey of integrated academic trainees in West Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

C L Downey, J Bentley, H Pandit

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C L DowneyLeeds Institute of Medical Research at St James's, St. James's University Hospital, University of Leeds, Level 7, Clinical Sciences Building, Leeds, LS9 7TF, UK. c.l.downey@leeds.ac.uk.
J BentleySchool of Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, UK.
H PanditLeeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Leeds, Chapel Allerton Hospital, Leeds, LS7 4SA, UK.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundTime out of clinical training can impact medical trainees' skills, competence and confidence. Periods of Out of Programme for Research (OOPR) are often much longer than other approved mechanisms for time of out training. The aim of this survey study was to explore the challenges of returning to clinical training following OOPR, and determine potential solutions.

methodsAll current integrated academic training (IAT) doctors at the University of Leeds (United Kingdom) and previous IAT trainees undertaking OOPR in the local region (West Yorkshire, United Kingdom)(n = 53) were invited to complete a multidisciplinary survey.

resultsThe survey was completed by 33 participants (62% response rate). The most relevant challenges identified were completing the thesis whilst transitioning back to clinical work, the rapid transition between full-time research and clinical practice, a diminished confidence in clinical abilities and isolation from colleagues. Potential solutions included dedicated funds allocated for the renewal of lapsed skills, adequate notice of the clinical rotation to which trainees return, informing clinical supervisors about the OOPR trainee returning to practice and a mandatory return to standard clinical days.

conclusionsAddressing these issues has the potential to improve the trainee experience and encourage future trainees to take time out of training for research activities.

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CurriculumEducation, Medical, GraduateClinical CompetenceHumansSurveys and QuestionnairesUnited KingdomAcademicReturn to trainingSupportTraining

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PMID33602185
PMCPMC7890884

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