title: A practical approach to research during residency training.
abstract: This article describes a basic model for clinical research in a 3-year residency training program. Obstacles to research along with practical solutions are presented. Performing clinical research should be an integral part of residency training with publication being the ultimate goal for every resident research project.
authors.affiliation: Residency Training, Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery, The Western Pennsylvania Hospital, 4800 Friendship Avenue, First Floor, North Tower, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, USA. acatanzariti@faiwp.com
authors.forename: Alan R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Catanzariti
authors.forename: Robert W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Mendicino
mesh_terms: D007396:Internship and Residency; D011032:Podiatry / Q000193:education*; D012106:Research / Q000458:organization & administration; D012107:Research Design