Summary of categorisation of research competencies into common themes and domains from specialty training curricula reviewed between June and September 2015
| Common theme | Subthemes (specific competencies) | Proportion of curricula with common theme (%) | Common domains |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appraisal of literature | Critically appraise literature/write a scientific paper/report | 97 | Skills |
| Designing research | Ethical conduct/approval guidelines/informed consent | 92 | Behaviour |
| Delivering research | Ethical conduct/approval guidelines/informed consent | 90 | Behaviour |
| Analysis of data | Write a scientific paper or report/analyse data | 94 | Skills |
| Research governance | Ethical conduct/approval guidelines/informed consent/patient confidentiality | 71 | Behaviour |
| Knowledge of research | Research principles/methods | 97 | Knowledge |
| Communication and application of research | Critical appraisal of research/translation to clinical practice | 97 | Skills |