Attitude and perception of post-graduate residents toward thesis: A cross-sectional study

[...]research is the most important driving force of society in the path of progress and is one of the most important indicators of development^4 Dissemination of research and growing the knowledge base in health sciences is important for patient management and health policy development. There are high demands during residency training in terms of patients work load and energy. [...]dissertation, thesis, or research project during the residency remains lowest among the priorities of the student only after the little time available from patient care. [...]publications of "research" papers in designated quality journals which adhere to broad scientific and ethical guidelines are encouraged. Of these 55 pre/ paraclinical and 70 clinical PG students (n = 125) returned completely filled questionnaire. [...]response rate was 55% for pre/paraclinical and 35% from clinical PG students.