ACGME programs requirements are listed in GME guidelines, Residents’ Scholarly Activities (IV. B. ACGME Program)
IV. B. 2. Residents’ scholarly activities require post-graduate trainees to conduct research and review literature, write an article for a peer-review publication, present at regional or national meetings.
Dr. Tmanova, MLIS, MS, DVM
Research Librarian, Darnall Medical Library
Assistant Professor in Radiology and Radiological Sciences
F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine
ACGME Scholarly Activity. Scholarly Activity Research Inquiry and Research Evaluation within the residency or fellowship programs aim to assess individuals' research productivity and academic contributions. These reports are essential for the GME program director, as they inform about the impact of research activities and aid in understanding the program's research. Additionally, they are crucial in educating program directors about the ACGME requirements concerning trainees' scholarly activity. Furthermore, these reports enable program directors to monitor the effects of research carried out by trainees and faculty members, facilitating the identification of areas for improvement and potential collaborations within the program.
Scholarly Activity
ACGME Scholarly Activity Inquiry is conducted to report medical residency program trainees' published research. We conduct the Scholarly Activity Research inquiry five days after the initial request to identify published research by trainees or faculty in journals and databases. The scholarly activity report includes information about author citations, search methodology, and the scholarly activity form. GME program directors receive reports on the ACGME Scholarly Activity Inquiry on the scholarly activity of trainees and faculty.
Submit the Scholarly Activity Inquiry request at the Research Quality request.
Research Evaluation
The evaluation of GME trainees' and faculty's research is based on specific criteria such as productivity, citation impact, and collaboration patterns. This evaluation allows the GME program director to demonstrate the importance of clinical research. The Research Evaluation report is completed within a month timeframe. The assessment of GME research starts when the GME program director requests an evaluation of trainees' or faculty's research. Upon completion of the evaluation, the GME program director receives the Research Evaluation report, which provides information on the research output, citation influence, and collaboration patterns of GME program trainees and faculty.
Submit the Research Evaluation at the Research Quality request.
Additional information on research evaluation at the Research Analytics and Research Quality information guide.
Evaluating research quality in GME programs ensures their effectiveness and relevance. Criteria such as publication impact, study design, and methodology allow GME program directors to make informed decisions about the program's direction and areas for improvement. The Research Quality Advisory is crucial in supporting GME program directors in planning, conducting, and designing research within GME programs.
Dr. Tmanova provides support to GME program directors by
GME program directors often invite information specialists to lectures on the importance of research quality in medical education and practice. Dr. Tmanova teaches lectures on the value of research quality in scientific inquiry and research analytics in GME research and clinical care. This lecture highlights the value of research analytics in decision-making, GME education, and improved clinical care.
Dr. Tmanova teaches introduction lectures on research quality, scientific inquiry, and research analytics upon the invitation of the GME program directors.
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