Influence of a publication rotation in a neurology residency program in a developing country

Abstract

Presents a study aims to analyze any change in research aptitude after the publication rotation, which started on June 1, 2012. The research aptitude change was quantified as the increase in publications authored by the residents. Two time periods were analyzed: prepublication (June 1, 2010-April 30, 2012) and postpublication rotation (June 1, 2012-September 30, 2013). The neurology residents of a leading teaching institute in North India (Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh) were included in the study. The number of publications by residents increased after the research publication rotation. This increase was seen in both high- and low-impact journals, but there was a significantly greater number of publications in high impact journals, defined here as those with an impact factor>4. The study shows that providing dedicated time for scientific writing along with mentoring to trainees in a residency program is an effective way to inculcate an aptitude for publication. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)