ASSESSMENT OF THE SCHOLARLY PROJECT REQUIREMENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICINE RESIDENTS : REPORT OF THE SAEM RESEARCH DIRECTORS' WORKSHOP

摘要: Objectives Differences in interpretation of the residency review committee (RRC) directive concerning resident scholarly activity have resulted inconsistencies practical fulfillment this responsibility among various training programs emergency medicine. During a workshop organized by SAEM Research Directors' Interest Group (RDIG), consensus statement was developed regarding scope, definition, and purpose project requirement. Methods workshop, NIH model building used to develop statements pertaining specific questions goals, endpoints project. The program consisted an overview history issues related presentations varying viewpoints from interested parties. A final answers defined then participants during roundtable discussions further refined through interactive debate using RDIG e-mail list server. Results By it agreed that primary role is instruct residents process scientific inquiry, teach problem-solving skills, expose mechanics research. To realize these should include general elements hypothesis formulation, data collection, analytic thinking, results. It also thought be documented some written form with literature review. Conclusions While each must implement RRC requirements manner best suits needs culture its individual environment, concurrence definition approach satisfying requirement would provide better consistency training. Guidelines may serve as recipe can fulfill goals spirit directive.