To date, no inter-institutional evaluation of chiropractic residency/fellowship training exists. The purpose of this study was to assess the research activity, perceived level of training, departmental support needs, characteristics, and career intentions of junior academic chiropractors in specialty or advanced training programs. This study employed a cross sectional design. A survey format was used for the purpose of data collection. A postal, semi-structured questionnaire was designed and sent to all eligible junior academic chiropractors in academic departments at chiropractic institutions within North America. No comprehensive list of trainees existed. A sample of convenience was used. However, efforts to obtain as many current trainees as possible were undertaken. The questionnaire content was subdivided into different categories including: demographics, perceptions of training in research and teaching, personal research activities, departmental support, and additional background information in related areas. A total of forty-four questionnaires were sent out to the eligible resident/ fellow chiropractors. Three questionnaires were returned, as the addressees were no longer residents. 58.5% of the cohort responded in the first round. 35.3% of the remainder responded in the second round, a four-week reminder with questionnaire for the non-respondents in the first round. In total, the response rate was 73.2% for this survey. Descriptive data analysis will be utilized in this study. It is our hope that this study will serve as a much-needed first step for investigating the future potential of scholarship in chiropractic.
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the session, the participant in this session will be able to: 1. Describe some basic characteristics of institution-based chiropractic post-doctoral training. 2. Identify key implications for education and training related to junior academic chiropractors
Keywords: Chiropractic, Education
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.