Spotlighting Research During COVID-19: Introduction of an International Online Multi-Round Research Competition for Trainees.
Am Surg
; 88(11): 2644-2648, 2022 Nov.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1854592
ABSTRACT
PROBLEM:
The coronavirus pandemic led to the cancellation of many academic events. While some transitioned to virtual formats, others disappeared, offering fewer opportunities for trainees to share research. Facing this challenge, the Association of Women Surgeons developed a novel approach. Designed to promote greater global inclusion, increase audience engagement and opportunities for networking and feedback from practicing surgeons, they restructured their annual trainee research symposium as a virtual, multi-round competition.APPROACH:
Submission to the research competition was open to trainees at any level. The competition comprised four rounds (1) visual abstracts (all welcomed), (2) three-minute "Quickshot" presentation (32 advance), (3) eight-minute oral presentations (16 advance), and (4) final question-and-answer style defense (final 4 compete). Progression through the first three rounds was determined by public voting. Winners were determined by live voting during the final session.OUTCOMES:
A total of 73 visual abstracts were accepted for presentation. Fifty-six percent (n = 41) of first authors were medical students, 36% residents (n = 26), and 7% fellows (n = 6). Five were from international first authors (7%). Abstracts represented research topics including basic science (n = 6, 8%)), clinical outcomes (n = 38, 52%), and education (n = 29, 40%). Social media impressions exceeded a total of 30,000 views. NEXTSTEPS:
This virtual, multi-round research competition served as a blueprint for a novel approach to research dissemination. The format enabled expanded US national and international engagement with trainees in all stages of their career. Future research symposia should consider the impact of popularity bias, timing, and voting strategies during the event planning period to optimize success.Keywords
Full text:
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Students, Medical
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Surgeons
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Am Surg
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
00031348221101474
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