Research & Surveys
SURVEYING THE MEMBERSHIP
Researchers who wish to survey or interview the GSA membership including Trainees, SIMGs, and Junior Doctors, must complete the Research Project Approval Form during the development phase of their project.
Internal research requests will be considered from active GSA Members as well as Junior Doctors, General Surgery Trainees, and SIMGs. External researchers (non-members) may also be considered via the Research Project Approval Form, however, are advised to note the Terms of Reference for survey distribution and publication. Submitted requests will be reviewed and approved or declined by the Research & Scholarships Committee.
*Note: For research project requests to access General Surgery training data, including logbook data, please refer to the separate Australian Board in General Surgery requirements and approval process outlined below.
Surveys Requesting Participation
There are currently no research projects or surveys requesting participation.
All requests are reviewed and approved / declined by the Research & Scholarships Committee, with the review period taking up to twelve (12) weeks from receiving the approval request.
The Committee will approve up to a maximum of nine (9) surveys, and a maximum of three (3) non-survey research projects (such as qualitative interviews) per year to any individual / party.
Please refer to the Terms of Reference for guidance regarding the process of gaining approval to distribute surveys and other projects for the purpose of gathering research data.
Terms of Reference
Accessing Training Data
Researchers who wish to access General Surgery training data (including selection and logbook data) must submit their request to the Australian Board in General Surgery for consideration. Email [email protected] for further details.
Requests to access MALT logbook data must adhere to RACS processes for approval. The RACS MALT team will not provide data to researchers unless a project has support from the ABiGS, with the final decision at the discretion of the College. Researchers must first check with the RACS MALT team if they can provide the data in question in the format required; and under what circumstances they will grant access to the data. Email [email protected] for further details.
ACCESSING TRAINING DATA
Depending on the nature of the project, researchers may be required to cover administration costs associated with extracting approved data. For approved projects, this will be discussed on a case-by-case basis with the researcher.