| Title: |
Physician trainee research collaboratives: a mixed methods exploration of UK experience |
| Authors: |
Kavanagh, E; Fernandes, L; Li, W; Roycroft, M; FitzPatrick, M |
| Publisher Information: |
Elsevier |
| Publication Year: |
2026 |
| Collection: |
Oxford University Research Archive (ORA) |
| Description: |
Background: Physician trainee research collaboratives (TRCs) help trainees develop research skills and establish peer networks. We aimed to identify the structure, activity and views of physician TRCs in the UK. Methods: Representatives from physician TRCs in the UK were invited to complete an online survey and participate in a focus group. Results: Representatives from 23 physician TRCs completed the survey. There was wide variation in collaborative structure, senior input and funding resources. Seventy-four per cent of physician TRCs had published peer-reviewed articles, with 70% reporting ongoing projects at the time of the survey. The survey and focus group identified improved patient care, research and leadership skills as benefits of collaborative work; while institutional and consultant support, limited time for research, funding opportunities and restrictions on group authorship were cited as challenges to collaborative success. Conclusion: Physician TRC activity continues to grow and demonstrates a dynamic approach to research for all trainees. |
| Document Type: |
article in journal/newspaper |
| Language: |
English |
| DOI: |
10.7861/clinmed.2021-0511 |
| Availability: |
https://doi.org/10.7861/clinmed.2021-0511; https://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:6dd0f647-f4e4-4890-a93f-208fca4fbc99 |
| Rights: |
info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess ; CC Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (CC BY-NC-ND) |
| Accession Number: |
edsbas.59D44DC |
| Database: |
BASE |