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ArticleBMC medical education2024

Educational research on medical residency programs in Chile: a scoping review and analysis of the impact of the new accreditation policy.

Katherine Marín Donato, Soledad Armijo-Rivera, René Cantariño Pérez, Scarlett Vicencio-Clarke, Paulina Ramírez-Delgado, Ximena Triviño Bonifay, Diego Andrés Díaz-Guío, Carolina Acuña Mujica

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Article in BMC medical education, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Katherine Marín DonatoFacultad de Medicina, Unidad de Calidad, Clínica Alemana Universidad del Desarrollo, Santiago, Chile.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9483-9269
Soledad Armijo-RiveraUnidad de Simulación e Innovación en Salud, Universidad San Sebastián, Santiago, Chile. soledad.armijo@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5368-5961
René Cantariño PérezFacultad de Medicina, Programa de Especialidad Medicina de Urgencia, Clínica Alemana Universidad del Desarrollo, Santiago, Chile.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0009-5983-4927
Scarlett Vicencio-ClarkeUnidad de Simulación e Innovación en Salud, Universidad San Sebastián, Santiago, Chile.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0006-3398-6090
Paulina Ramírez-DelgadoVicedecanato de Postgrado, Facultad de Medicina, Clínica Alemana Universidad del Desarrollo, Santiago, Chile.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0008-9548-6678
Ximena Triviño BonifayCentro para la Investigación Superior, Universidad San Sebastián, Santiago, Chile.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0003-3398-1503
Diego Andrés Díaz-GuíoUnidad de Simulación e Innovación en Salud, Universidad San Sebastián, Santiago, Chile.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4940-9870
Carolina Acuña MujicaVicedecanato de Postgrado, Facultad de Medicina, Clínica Alemana Universidad del Desarrollo, Santiago, Chile.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6727-9320

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAccrediting medical specialties programs are expected to influence and standardize training program quality, align curriculum with population needs, and improve learning environments. Despite global agreement on its necessity, methods vary widely. In the Chilean context, a recent new accreditation criteria includes research productivity in relation to educational research on resident programs, so we aimed to define it. What is the profile of publications in educational research produced by Chilean medical specialty residency programs in the last five years? Based on these results, we intend to analyze the potential impact of the new accreditation policy on medical specialty programs in Chile.

methodsWe performed a preliminary bibliometric search to identify the use of the term "resident" in literature. After that, we conducted a literature search, using a six-step approach to scoping reviews, including the appraisal of the methodological quality of the articles.

resultsBetween 2019 and 2023, an average of 6.2 articles were published yearly (19%). The bibliometric analysis revealed that the dominant thematic area of the journals was clinical, accounting for 78.1%. Most articles focused on residents (84.38%), with only two articles including graduates as participants. One university was responsible for 62.50% of the articles and participated in all multicenter studies (9.38%). Surgical specialties produced 15 research articles focused on procedural training using simulation. Psychiatry was the second most productive specialty, with 5 articles (15.63%) covering standardized patients, well-being, and mental health assessment. The most frequent research focus within residency programs over the five-year period was teaching and learning methodologies, with 19 articles representing almost 60% of the total analyzed.

conclusionsResearch on medical education in Chile's postgraduate residency programs is limited, with most studies concentrated in a few universities. The new accreditation criteria emphasize educational research, posing challenges for many institutions to meet higher standards. Understanding unexplored areas in educational research and learning from successful programs can enhance research productivity and align efforts with accreditation expectations. Continuous evaluation and new research on residents' satisfaction, skills acquisition, and well-being are needed to ensure training quality and accountability.

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AccreditationInternship and ResidencyBibliometricsBiomedical ResearchChileCurriculumHumansAccreditation policiesEducational standardsMedical Education AccreditationQuality Assurance

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