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- Title
Culturing the Future of Medicine: The Imperative of Strengthening the Infectious Diseases Physician-Scientist Pipeline.
- Authors
Titanji, Boghuma K; Sereti, Irini; Singer, Benjamin D
- Abstract
The article discusses the importance of strengthening the physician-scientist pipeline in the field of infectious diseases. It highlights the role of physician-scientists in driving medical innovation and emphasizes the need for a robust pipeline to address the increasing complexity of medical challenges. The article identifies several challenges that hinder the recruitment and development of physician-scientists, including limited research opportunities during clinical training, financial burdens, and a competitive job market. It suggests proactive measures such as sparking interest in the physician-scientist career path, expanding funding opportunities, and providing support throughout training and early faculty years. The article concludes by emphasizing the need for a collective effort from key stakeholders to cultivate and sustain the physician-scientist pipeline.
- Subjects
COMMUNICABLE diseases; SARS-CoV-2; POSTDOCTORAL programs
- Publication
Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2024, Vol 229, Issue 6, p1606
- ISSN
0022-1899
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/infdis/jiae074