Evaluating factors impacting early career physician-scientists' decisions to continue research careers in the United States of America.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Bridging the gap between laboratory discoveries and patient care relies heavily on the physician-scientist workforce, which has historically served as a cornerstone in advancing biomedical sciences. However, the past decade has witnessed a remarkable decline in the number of emerging physician-scientists, raising concerns about the future of this vital community. This study aimed to evaluate the current state of early career physician-scientists on a national scale and explore challenges that hinder its growth, thereby limiting potential scientific innovation and progress.

Methods

A survey was conducted in the United States and distributed to 110 nationally representative institutions using an online platform (SurveyMonkey), targeting physician-scientists at their

SUBMITTER: Farhat K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12007356 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature