Accepted Type
Oral
Code
OG2-2-1
Acceptance Declaration
Accept
Additional Information
I declare I have no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this program.
Was this work accepted for CCME 2020?
no
Category
General Call (Workshop, Oral Presentation, Poster Presentation)
Type
Oral
Sub Type
Education Research
Will the presenter be a:
Student
Affiliation
Considered for Poster
yes
Title
International training considerations of Canadian clinician-scientist trainees - a national survey
Length of Presentation
Background/Purpose
Canadian clinician-scientist trainees enrolled in dual degree programs often pursue an extended training route following completion of MD and PhD/MSc degrees. However, the proportion, plans, and reasoning of trainees who intend to pursue training internationally following dual degree completion has not been investigated. In this study, we assessed the international training considerations of current clinician-scientist trainees.
Methods
We designed an 11-question survey which was sent out by program directors to all current MD-PhD/MSc program and Clinician Investigator Program trainees. Responses were collected from July 8th, 2019 to August 8th, 2019.
Results
We received a total of 191 responses with representation from every Canadian medical school and both MD-PhD/MSc program and CIP trainees. The majority of trainees are considering completing additional training outside Canada, most commonly post-doctoral fellowships and/or clinical fellowships. The most common reasons for considering international training include those related to quality and prestige of training programs. In contrast, the most common reasons for considering staying in Canada for additional training are related to personal and ethical reasons. Irrespective of intentions to pursue international training, the majority of trainees ultimately intend to establish a career in Canada.
Conclusion
While most trainees are considering additional training outside of Canada due to prestige and quality of training, the majority of trainees ultimately intend to pursue a career back in Canada. Trainees would likely benefit from improved guidance and mentorship on the value of international training, as well as enhanced support in facilitating cross-border mobility.
Keyword 1
Clinician-scientist trainees
Keyword 2
International training
Keyword 3
Student survey
Level of Training
Undergraduate
Abstract Themes
Other
Additional Theme (First choice)
Undergraduate
Additional Theme (Second Choice)
Postgraduate
Additional Theme (Third Choice)
Authors
Presenter
Adam Pietrobon
Term 1
Yes
Term 2
Yes
Term 3
Yes
Term 4
Yes
Term 5
Yes
