Research Article

Research and Scholarly Activity in US Anesthesiology Residencies: A Survey of Program Directors and Residents

Table 1

Residency research infrastructure: program director perspective.

Small programs ( 𝑛 = 2 0 )Midsize programs ( 𝑛 = 6 )Large programs ( 𝑛 = 9 )All ( 𝑛 = 3 5 )

Didactic research program during residency65% (13)66% (4)11% (1)51% (18)
Dedicated research rotation during residency40% (8)100% (6)67% (6)57% (20)
Mandatory research project during residency35% (7)66% (4)22% (2)37% (13)
Educational allowance80% (16)83% (5)56% (5)74% (26)
Stipend for meeting presentation100% (20)100% (6)78% (7)94% (33)
Dedicated residency research mentor80% (16)83% (5)78% (7)80% (28)
Residents assigned to research mentor50% (10)83% (5)56% (5)57% (20)
Nonclinical time for research40% (8)100% (6)44% (4)51% (18)
Nonclinical time not specifically for research45% (9)67% (4)33% (3)46% (16)