How Are Research Associate Programs Structured? The First Updated, Cross-sectional Survey of Programs Across the US and Canada

Residencies must engage in scholarly activity and publish research, and many GME programs have developed research associate programs (RAPs) to aid with clinical research. These programs also allow students to gain clinical and research experience. No prior survey describes the characteristics of these programs and their growth across Canada and the US. This information is essential to help programs establish this method of increasing clinical research opportunities within GME.