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ArticleAdvances in medical education and practice2025

Research Involvement of Surgical Residents in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Predictors, Barriers, and Motivations.

Emad Rajih, Reeman M Aljohani, Dorar F Alharbi, Sohailah A Haddad, Lama S Alrefai, Asim M Almughamsi, Abdulaziz M Bakhsh, Mansour Alnazari, Walaa M Borhan

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  1. Resident Satisfaction with Laparoscopic Training in Saudi Arabia.JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
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Emad RajihDepartment of General and Specialized Surgery, College of Medicine, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-4641-8248
Reeman M AljohaniBasic Medical Sciences Department, College of Medicine, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia.
Dorar F AlharbiDepartment of General and Specialized Surgery, College of Medicine, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia.
Sohailah A HaddadBasic Medical Sciences Department, College of Medicine, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia.
Lama S AlrefaiBasic Medical Sciences Department, College of Medicine, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia.
Asim M AlmughamsiDepartment of General and Specialized Surgery, College of Medicine, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0009-0000-9613-7623
Abdulaziz M BakhshDepartment of General and Specialized Surgery, College of Medicine, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0009-0000-8944-0050
Mansour AlnazariDepartment of General and Specialized Surgery, College of Medicine, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0009-0000-2215-8878
Walaa M BorhanBasic Medical Sciences Department, College of Medicine, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0003-2499-8189

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Abstract

Introduction: Research is a vital component of surgical training, enhancing academic skills and career opportunities. This study aimed to assess the research involvement of surgical residents in Saudi Arabia and identify key predictors, barriers, and motivations. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 297 surgical residents between December 2021 and September 2023 using a structured online questionnaire. Data were analyzed with SPSS. Results: Overall, 51.2% of residents published at least one paper during residency. Prior research experience in medical school significantly predicted publication during residency (P = 0.012). In logistic regression, residents in gynecology had lower odds of publication compared to general surgery (OR 0.58, P < 0.05). The main motivation for research was fellowship acquisition (63.3%). The leading barriers were lack of time (67.0%) and work-related stress (50.0%). Conclusion: Early research engagement in medical school strongly predicts future productivity during residency, while time constraints and stress remain major obstacles. Our findings suggest that residency programs could enhance research output by providing structured mentorship, allocating protected research time, and encouraging early exposure to research activities.

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