Hi everyone... I would like to know if anyone has had any experience publishing any research that was done in private practice. What has been your experience... Do you guys really think that the 3 years of RMSTP really has an impact when it comes to funding and quality of research?
I can't speak to the RMSTP program, since I never participated in it. There are other respected colleagues who have, and they generally spoke highly of it.
As to the primary question, of anyone publishing research from private practice, the answer is clearly yes.
I have done it, a lot, and others have too. It isn't easy, but if you are motivated, have an appreciation for where you/your practice might generate a contribution in the existing literature (there are plenty of gaps to fill, few things in physiatry are over-explored), and have at least one collaborator who can share the writing load (preferable, but not mandatory), you too can join those of us who know the joy of getting that acceptance email from the journal editor on your recently submitted project/case study.