An Analysis of Research Quality and Productivity at Six Academic Orthopaedic Residencies

Publication date: Available online 6 June 2018
Source:Journal of Surgical Education
Author(s): Patrick M. Osborn, S. Elizabeth Ames, Norman S. Turner, Michelle S. Caird, Matthew D. Karam, Matthew A. Mormino, Chad A. Krueger
ObjectiveIt remains largely unknown what factors impact the research productivity of residency programs. We hypothesized that dedicated resident research time would not affect the quantity and quality of a program's peer-reviewed publication within orthopedic residencies. These findings may help programs improve structure their residency programs to maximize core competencies.DesignThree hundred fifty-nine residents and 240 staff from six different US orthopedic residency programs were analyzed. All publications published by residents and faculty at each program from January 2007 to December 2015 were recorded. SCImago Journal Rankings (SJR) were found for each journal.ResultsThere were no significant differences in publications by residents at each program (p > 0.05). Faculty with 10+ years of on staff, had significantly more publications than those with less than 10years (p < 0.01). Programs with increased resident research time did not consistently produce publications with higher SJR than those without dedicated research time.ConclusionsIncreased dedicated resident research time did not increase resident publication rates or lead to publications with higher SJR.



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