Radiology residents' research in Canada: status of infrastructure.
OBJECTIVE
To survey all Canadian radiology residency training programs concerning their programs in research and critical inquiry, in order to assess the status of the research infrastructure for residents.


METHODS
A questionnaire was developed through consensus among the radiology research directors in Canadian training programs.


RESULTS
Fourteen of the 16 universities have a research and critical inquiry program, although there is considerable variation in the components and structure of the programs. Many programs do not have personnel, funds or written guidelines for their operation. Didactic aspects of research, such as biostatistics, ethics and quality assurance, are widely taught and thought to be important. Similarly, there is widespread agreement on which methods qualify for research projects, such as departmental audits or retrospective chart reviews. However, except for requiring a presentation at a research day, very few residency programs view research work as essential to the completion of training. The commitment to research programs is strong, as evidenced by the time devoted by residents and mentors and the funds made available for presentations.


CONCLUSIONS
This survey provides information to assist in the development of individual programs and national guidelines for radiology residency programs in critical inquiry and research.
Karlik
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Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University of Western Ontario, London. skarlik@irus.rri.on.ca
Sauerbrei
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D002170:Canada; D003479:Curriculum; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D018794:Problem-Based Learning; D011871:Radiology / Q000193:education*; D012106:Research / Q000193:education*; D012109:Research Support as Topic / Q000706:statistics & numerical data