Table 4.
Perceived importance of faculty development needs in research and scholarly activities
| Faculty Development Needs | Mean ± SD |
|---|---|
| Developing research methodology skills | 4.43 ± 0.83 |
| Engaging in international research collaborations | 4.43 ± 0.74 |
| Getting published: How to write a scientific manuscript | 4.38 ± 0.82 |
| Developing a feasible and fundable research idea | 4.35 ± 0.73 |
| Understanding research ethics and integrity | 4.35 ± 0.92 |
| Developing systematic literature reviews skill | 4.34 ± 0.82 |
| Motivation/interest to engage in scholarly activities | 4.32 ± 0.84 |
| Grant writing and funding applications | 4.30 ± 0.84 |
| Using digital tools for data visualization and conference presentations | 4.29 ± 0.81 |
| Biostatistics and data analysis | 4.28 ± 0.82 |
| Conducting clinical trials | 4.15 ± 0.94 |