Abstract
To scrutinise the research proposals of medical residents fo inadequacies in writing dissertation synopsis. The analytical cross-sectional study was conducted at the regional centre of the College of Physicians and Surgeon Pakistan, Islamabad, Pakistan, and comprised synopsis from January t June 2020 of postgraduate residents attached wit different hospitals in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. For evaluation purposes, an institutional checklist was used that had domains: general, epidemiological, statistical, and bibliographical review. These were assessed by a single epidemiologist Data was analysed using SPSS 21. Of the 400 research proposals, 224(56%) were submitted by male and 176(44%) by female residents. Also, 208(52% proposals were submitted by residents at public-sector hospitals, a 114(28.5%) by those at private-sector hospitals, while 78(19.5%) were from military hospitals. Significant association of errors was found with training institutions, speciality an duration of training (p<0.05). No gender difference was seen (p>0.05). Majority of the research proposals lacke correcunderstanding of all the concepts related to research. Difference in research writing skills across specialties and trainin institutions may be related to the lack of availability o research assistance and good mentorship.
Highlights
In this era of evidence-based medicine (EBM), we are all dependent on the understanding and knowledge gained by epidemiological studies
Majority of the research proposals lacked correct understanding of all the concepts related to research
Difference in research writing skills across specialties and training institutions may be related to the lack of availability of research assistance and good mentorship
Summary
In this era of evidence-based medicine (EBM), we are all dependent on the understanding and knowledge gained by epidemiological studies. Epidemiology is important for the understanding of disease aetiology and prevention by specific measures, such as screening and immunisation[1]. To design and carry out research, epidemiological knowledge is important.[2] Epidemiology and biostatistics should be taught to medical students during undergraduate levels, and regular exercises should be provided during postgraduate training. It is the responsibility of the educators to accord importance to research and develop the right attitude among all undergraduate and postgraduate medical students.[3]
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