Research during internal medicine residency training: meeting the challenge of the Residency Review Committee

Article Abstract:

Internal medicine residency programs seem to be progressing towards meeting the residency research requirements as proposed by Residency Review Committees. Current requirements state that each resident complete a research project such as original research, a literature review, or a case report. One study has shown that nearly all of 271 responding program directors have a residency research program in place and 38% have an identified research director. Ninety-six percent of the programs also had faculty members identified to individually guide and direct a resident's project. Despite objections about the demands on residents' time, most of the program directors believe that this research is valuable. University-based and non-university-based residency programs seem to offer similar technical support and have similar requirements. One particular residency research program has stimulated residents to produce an average of 2.2 projects during their residency. Many of these projects have won awards and have been published.

Editorial

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The downsizing of internal medicine residency programs

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The number of residency training positions in internal medicine is being decreased, or downsized. The number of positions is being downsized for several different reasons. Fewer medical school graduates are choosing internal medicine as their subspecialty. It has been predicted that the number of physicians will exceed the demand. These predictions may be incorrect, and more physicians are needed in primary care than in other subspecialties of medicine. The downsizing of internal medicine residency programs may also improve the education of residents in internal medicine. Downsizing can be accomplished by reducing the number of positions in existing programs, eliminating entire programs or by limiting the number of individuals who can practice internal medicine. Downsizing should be approached cautiously so that it does not worsen existing problems in the health care system.

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The Federated Council of Internal Medicine's resource guide for residency education: an instrument for curricular change

Article Abstract:

The Federated Council of Internal Medicine (FCIM) has issued a guide to assist with the curriculum development of medical students specializing in Internal Medicine. "Graduate Education in Internal Medicine: A Resource Guide to Curriculum Development" outlines specific skills and academic goals expected to be achieved during training. The ways in which these skills can be acquired are discussed in detail, and a system of evaluation is suggested. The guide is intended to help directors develop residency programs that will assure the competency of our future internists.

Training

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