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ArticleMalaysian family physician : the official journal of the Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia2021

Barriers to effective research supervision in clinical specialist training: Experience from a medical school in Malaysia.

Yew Kong Lee, Chirk Jenn Ng, Joong Hiong Sim, Amira Firdaus, Chan Choong Foong, Wei Han Hong, Junedah Sanusi, Adrian Jia Hwa Lim, Christopher Chiong Meng Boey

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5 · Who and what money

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9 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Yew Kong LeeBA, PhD, Department of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Email: leeyk@um.edu.my.
Chirk Jenn NgMBBS, MMed(Family Medicine), PhD Department of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Joong Hiong SimBSc (Hons), LLB (Hons), MEd, PhD Medical Education and Research Development Unit (MERDU), Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Amira FirdausBSc, MA, PhD, Department of Media Studies, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Chan Choong FoongBScEd, PhD, Medical Education and Research Development Unit (MERDU), Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Wei Han HongPhD, Medical Education and Research Development Unit (MERDU), Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Junedah SanusiPhD, International Institute of Public Policy & Management (Inpuma), University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Adrian Jia Hwa LimMBBS, Department of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Christopher Chiong Meng BoeyMBBS, DCH, MD, PhD, FRCPCH, FRCP, Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
University of Malaya · MY

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionA compulsory research component is becoming increasingly common for clinical residents. However, integrating research into a busy clinical training schedule can be challenging. This study aimed to explore barriers to research supervision in specialist training programmes from the perspectives of clinical supervisors and trainees at a Malaysian university hospital.

methodsQualitative interviews and focus group discussions were conducted (December 2016 to July 2017) with clinical supervisors (n=11) and clinical trainees (n=26) utilising a topic guide exploring institutional guidelines, research culture and supervisor-student roles. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed thematically to identify barriers to research supervision.

resultsSupervisors and trainees from 11 out of 18 departments participated. Both clinical supervisors and trainees struggled to successfully integrate a compulsory research component into residency training. Among the reasons identified included a lack of supervisory access due to the nature of clinical rotations and placements, clashing training priorities (clinical vs research) that discouraged trainees and supervisors from engaging in research, poor research expertise and experience among clinical supervisors hampering high-quality supervision, and a frustrating lack of clear standards between the various parties involved in research guidance and examination.

conclusionBoth clinical supervisors and trainees struggled to successfully integrate a compulsory research component into residency training. This was not only an issue of resource limitation since questions regarding clinical priorities and unclear research standards emerged. Thus, institutional coordinators need to set clear standards and provide adequate training to make research meaningful and achievable for busy clinical supervisors and trainees.

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graduate medical educationresearchSupervision

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PMID34938395
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