The Future of the surgeon-scientist: A Journey Funneled through inspiration, Roadblocks and Resilience. (February 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fanfan, Dino; Ehrlich, Haley; Elkbuli, Adel
• Is Part Of: Annals of medicine and surgery. Volume 62(2021)
• Page Start: 65
• Page End: 67
• Publication Date: 2021-02
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; General Surgery -- Periodicals; Education, Medical -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 617
• DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2020.12.047
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2049-0801

Abstract

Highlights: Declining financial opportunities along with clinical hour requirements to generate revenue produces role strains for surgeon-scientists. Adjusting the current workload model to include protected research time and devising financial support through partnerships can improve strain on surgeon-scientists. Early integration of research into medical education along with networking and mentorship can inspire future surgeon-scientists, potentially leading to positive career trajectories.