When I was the research director for a Level I trauma program, one of the lead physicians would often burst into my office with an idea. "I have an idea for a research project. It will be quick and easy!" After a while, the phrase "quick and easy" became a running joke. He discovered that, alas, nothing is quick or easy in the world of research. When advising clients on trauma research programs, I caution them that the timeline for producing a single research paper is typical

Research authorship rubric for trauma centers