Episode # 214 • 07 Feb 2025
BackTable Resident Edition: Engaging in Peer Review During Residency
Are you a resident that’s interested in getting involved in research, or a residency program leader looking to equip your trainees with practical research skills? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Kate Dwyer from Vanderbilt joins guest host Dr. Gina Badalato from Columbia to discuss training urology residents in effective peer review as a way to start contributing to clinical research and academic medicine.
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
03:28 - Getting Started with Peer Review
08:50 - Tips for Effective Peer Review
19:03 - Formalizing Peer Review Programs
24:39 - Advice for Residents
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More about this episode
Dr. Dwyer shares her personal journey and residency experiences, focusing on the formalized research training that she received as a trainee. The conversation covers the benefits of conducting peer review for residents, how to get involved, and how peer review can enhance your clinical and academic career. They also discuss the potential of formalizing a trainee peer review system across institutions to ensure all residents have access to peer review opportunities. Finally, the doctors conclude by discussing the balance of clinical duties with academic endeavors and personal wellness during residency.
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