Barriers to and Facilitators of a Career as a Physician-Scientist Among Rheumatologists in the US.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To determine perceived barriers to and facilitators of a career in rheumatology research, examine factors leading rheumatologists to leave an academic research career, and solicit ways to best support young physician-scientists.

Methods

A web-based survey was conducted among the domestic American College of Rheumatology (ACR) membership from January through March 2014. Inclusion criteria were ACR membership and an available e-mail address. Non-rheumatologists were excluded. The survey assessed demographics, research participation, barriers to and facilitators of a career in research, reasons for leaving a research career (when applicable), and ways in which the ACR could support junior investigators. Content analysis was used to extract relevant themes.

Results<

SUBMITTER: Ogdie A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4546916 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature