A Strategic Plan for Increasing Scholarly Activity Among Medical Students, Residents, and Faculty

Author:

Wolfe Jesse1,Wolfe Jenna2,Smith Kevin3,Yoho Robert3,Vardaxis Vassilios34

Affiliation:

1. Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, SSM Health DePaul Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

2. Department of Internal Medicine, Mercy Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

3. College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA.

4. College of Health Sciences, Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA.

Abstract

Background: Scholarly activity among students, residents, and faculty provides the foundation for medical education. However, a decline in the number of physician-scientists has been acknowledged during the past few decades. As a result, institutions have attempted to increase research activity among students and residents through a variety of means. This study describes a replicative model for medical institutions to increase their research enterprises among medical students, residents, and faculty. Methods: Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (DMU-CPMS) developed a Strategic Research Plan (SRP) to increase scholarly activity in the college. The SRP outlined an innovative model to increase research activity, including creating a Director of Research position, modifying the existing curriculum toward an evidence-based focus, increasing extracurricular research opportunities, and fostering collaborative research efforts among students, residents, and faculty. Results: After SRP implementation, an increase in scholarly activity was observed. In the 6 years before implementing the SRP, DMU-CPMS published 11 manuscripts. In the 6 years after initiating the SRP, manuscript publications increased to 50. During this same period, podium presentations at scientific meetings increased from 6 to 40, and students listed as lead author increased from 0 to 16. Conclusions: The SRP provides a replicative model for medical institutions seeking to increase their research enterprises through collaboration among students, residents, and faculty. To our knowledge, this is the first study to demonstrate a research plan aimed at increasing scholarly activity among a comprehensive scope of individuals in medical education.

Publisher

American Podiatric Medical Association

Subject

General Medicine

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