Resident Research

New knowledge and innovation are crucial to successfully identifying, addressing and overcoming the increasingly complex health-related challenges that influence the lives of all of us. As such research is key to improving patient care. The Royal College requires all trainees to have an understanding of research, so that it can be applied to their future practice and the ideals of evidence based medicine. In adherence to Royal College Guidelines the UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology requires that each resident complete one research project by the end of their residency. The following timeline is proposed to ensure this requirement is met.

PGY1

• Identify your area of interest

PGY1/2

• Review the research inventory and select a potential project and supervisor

PGY2

• Meet with the supervisor to discuss the research question and study design, which may include submission for ethics

PGY3/4

• If Ethics is required for the project, it must be obtained prior to the start of the research block
• Present an update/progress report on the research project to the Resident Research Advisory Committee

PGY3/4/5

• Present the research at the Research in Progress academic half-day and  the annual Department Academic Day

Resident Research Expectations

The Association of Professors of Obstetrics & Gynaecology of Canada's (APOG) “ Resident Research Training Objectives” outlines the research skills and activities required by all residents. 

The department expectations are as follows:

• Complete training in research design
• Complete one research project by the end of residency
• Present at Research in Progress academic half-day
• Present twice at the Annual Department Academic Day
• Residents are also encouraged to present their projects at local, national, and international meetings and conferences, and to publish their research

Resident Research Advisory Group

The Residents Research Advisory Group Department works with existing department resources to promote and facilitate resident research across the department by:

• providing mentorship to residents regarding their research projects/interests
• serving in an advisory capacity to the Department relating to resident research matters
• promoting productive research by residents
• facilitating early involvement in research by residents
• facilitating access to research supervisors and other research resources
• facilitating manuscript writing and publication
• maintaining an inventory of all resident research and their progress
• providing feedback to residents about progress on their research projects

Members

Janice Kwon, Co-Chair, GyneOnc (VGH),  Areas of interest/expertise 1) Population-based research in gynaecologic oncology 2) Endometrial cancer 3) Health policy/cost-effectiveness analyses

Mark Carey, Co-Chair, GyneOnc (VGH),  Areas of interest/expertise 1) Clinical Trials in gynaecologic cancers 2) Proteomic biomarkers in cancer 3) Steroid hormone action in cancer

Lori Brotto, GyneOnc/General (VGH),  Areas of interest/expertise 1) Sexual health 2) Psychological factors in women's health/gynaecology 3) Study design/methodological issues

Anthony Cheung, REI (BC Women’s), Areas of interest/experise TBA

Ariadna Fernandez, OB/GYN Research Program Manager,   Areas of interest/expertise 1) REB application process 2) Regulatory requirements

Roxana Geoffrion, Urogyne/General (St Paul’s),  Areas of interest/expertise 1) Clinical outcomes of surgical interventions 2) Surgical education/simulation/cirriculum development

Resources

OB/GYN Research Orientation Handbook

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