Pediatric standardized residency training faculty’s perceptions of medical education research: a questionnaire survey

Background Rigorous medical education research (MER) conducted by faculty in pediatric standardized residency training (SRT) can contribute to the promotion of child health care. This study aimed to assess the perceptions of pediatric SRT faculty regarding MER in Guangdong Province, China. Methods In August 2022, an anonymous questionnaire survey was conducted during a medical education conference in Guangzhou, Guangdong. A total of 40 pediatric SRT clinical teachers from 10 teaching hospitals in Guangdong Province attended the pediatric session of the medical education conference and completed the questionnaire during the conference. The questionnaire covered various topics related to MER conducted in SRT, the challenges they encountered in MER, and their perceptions of grants on MER. Results Among the 40 teachers, 16 (40.00%) stated that they did not participate in any MER activities. The main challenges they encountered in conducting MER were the lack of training (72.50%), limited time (80.00%), and lack of grants funding (60.00%). Only 10 (25.00%) teachers were reported to have received grants for MER projects. Conclusions The findings highlight the importance of providing support and training to pediatric SRT faculty in Guangdong Province, China, to enhance their engagement in MER. Addressing these challenges can lead to significant improvements in child health care promotion through evidence-based educational practices.