Scholarly Activity Training during Residency: Ensuring a Meaningful Experience for All Graduates

Learning the basic principles of scientific research and participating in scholarly activity are critical parts of the residency experience and are mandated by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).1 Participating in scholarly activity may benefit residents by helping cultivate their skills in appraising scientific literature critically and fostering self-directed learning.2-4 A robust experience may also help residents to develop meaningful relationships with faculty mentors and nurture an interest in pursuing a fellowship and academic career.
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: Notes from the Association of Medical School Pediatric Department Chairs, Inc. Source Type: research