Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-18-2025
Publication Title
Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Scholarly activity is a key requirement in pediatric subspecialty fellowship training. However, clear guidance on how to effectively support fellows in their scholarly endeavors remains limited. OBJECTIVE: This study assesses the impact of a week-long departmental scholarship curriculum designed to enhance fellows' research competencies. METHODS: In 2024, a curriculum was designed and delivered to first-year pediatric subspecialty fellows over 5 days, combining group learning sessions with individualized tasks. Pre- and post-curriculum surveys assessed fellows' confidence and knowledge across key scholarly domains. Daily session evaluations provided additional feedback. Fourteen fellows from 9 pediatric subspecialty programs participated. RESULTS: All first-year fellows (n = 14, 100%) participated. Improvements in fellows' confidence were observed across all domains (P < .05). While knowledge scores increased, the gains were not statistically significant. Participants rated the overall curriculum positively, and notably, appreciated the individualized tasks and experience of presenting their developing project. CONCLUSIONS: This week-long curriculum increased fellows' confidence in their scholarly abilities, highlighting the value of a structured, departmental approach to fostering academic engagement. While knowledge improvements were modest, the overwhelmingly positive evaluations support this curriculum approach as a potential model for enhancing scholarly activity in fellowship programs. Further research is needed to explore the long-term impacts on fellows' scholarly productivity and career development.
First Page
23821205251391961
PubMed ID
41268531
Volume
12
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Recommended Citation
Creel, Amy; Messer, Amanda; and English, Robin, "A Week-Long Departmental Scholarship Curriculum for Pediatric Subspecialty Fellows" (2025). School of Medicine Faculty Publications. 4385.
https://digitalscholar.lsuhsc.edu/som_facpubs/4385
10.1177/23821205251391961