PriMera Scientific Surgical Research and Practice (ISSN: 2836-0028)

Review Article

Volume 7 Issue 4

Role of Skill Laboratories in Advancing Research Capacity among Medical Teachers: An Institutional Perspective

Shraddha Gunjal and Sunil Natha Mhaske*

April 02, 2026

DOI : 10.56831/PSSRP-07-256

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Abstract

Skill laboratories have evolved from being primarily teaching facilities into versatile academic ecosystems that support education, assessment, innovation, and research. While their pedagogical value is well established, their role in fostering research among medical teachers remains underexplored. In institutions with substantial faculty strength, such as medical colleges employing approximately 75 teaching staff, skill labs can serve as catalysts for educational research, simulation-based investigations, procedural innovation, Interprofessional studies, and competency evaluation. This article examines the multidimensional role of skill laboratories in enabling research productivity among medical teachers, highlighting methodological opportunities, infrastructural advantages, ethical considerations, collaborative models, and measurable outcomes. The discussion synthesizes contemporary literature on simulation-based education, translational training environments, and faculty development, offering a practical framework for integrating research into skill lab operations.

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