McFarlane, M;
Bhala, N;
China, L;
Alrubaiy, L;
Chedgy, F;
Disney, BR;
Farmer, AD;
... Brookes, MJ; + view all
(2019)
Attitudes to out-of-programme experiences, research and academic training of gastroenterology trainees between 2007 and 2016.
Frontline Gastroenterology
, 10
(1)
pp. 57-66.
10.1136/flgastro-2018-100993.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Academic medical training was overhauled in 2005 after the Walport report and Modernising Medical Careers to create a more attractive and transparent training pathway. In 2007 and 2016, national web-based surveys of gastroenterology trainees were undertaken to determine experiences, perceptions of and perceived barriers to out-of-programme research experience (OOP-R). DESIGN, SETTING AND PATIENTS: Prospective, national web-based surveys of UK gastroenterology trainees in 2007 and 2016. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: Attitudes to OOP-R of two cohorts of gastroenterology trainees. RESULTS: Response rates were lower in 2016 (25.8% vs 56.7%) (p<0.0001), although female trainees’ response rates increased (from 28.8% to 37.6%) (p=0.17), along with higher numbers of academic trainees. Over 80% of trainees planned to undertake OOP-R in both surveys, with >50% having already undertaken it. Doctor of Philosophy/medical doctorate remained the most popular OOP-R in both cohorts. Successful fellowship applications increased in 2016, and evidence of gender inequality in 2007 was no longer evident in 2016. In the 2016 cohort, 91.1% (n=144) felt the development of trainee-led research networks was important, with 74.7% (n=118) keen to get involved. CONCLUSIONS: The majority of gastroenterology trainees who responded expressed a desire to undertake OOP-R, and participation rates in OOP-R remain high. Despite smaller absolute numbers responding than in 2007, 2016 trainees achieved higher successful fellowship application rates. Reassuringly more trainees in 2016 felt that OOP-R would be important in the future. Efforts are needed to tackle potential barriers to OOP-R and support trainees to pursue research-active careers.
| Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Title: | Attitudes to out-of-programme experiences, research and academic training of gastroenterology trainees between 2007 and 2016 |
| Location: | England |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| DOI: | 10.1136/flgastro-2018-100993 |
| Publisher version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/flgastro-2018-100993 |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions. |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Medical Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Medical Sciences > UCL Medical School |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10067613 |
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