Publishing & Research Residents
Inova librarians can assist you in your scholarly activities.
Services provided include:
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Expert literature searching
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Citation & bibliographic assistance, including RefWorks registration and training
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Recommending publications appropriate for your manuscript topic
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Assistance in development of research and quality improvement posters and presentations
How to Take Advantage of Your Medical Librarian
Publishing
Getting published in a scholarly journal as a resident or fellow builds your CV and professional reputation. Below are some resources to assist you in the process. As always, Inova librarians are here to help.
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Associations between resident physicians’ publications and clinical performance during residency training"This study showed that numbers of journal publications by residents were positively associated with their clinical performance assessment scores during residency training. These findings suggest that research does not interfere with residents’ abilities to care for patients and work in healthcare teams"
Case Reports are a quick way to get some publications on your CV.
BMJ Case Reports
fast-track publication of case reports by a respected publisher; highly discoverable; free to you
Books about conducting clinical research and getting published are listed below.
Books on Clinical Research, Writing, and Publishing
Poster Presentations
How-To's & Tips
Poster Templates & Inova Logos
These templates are not necessarily required, but do provide a color scheme, graphic devices, and ideas for poster layout and organization.