Career and research outcomes of the physician-scientist training program at the University of Calgary: a retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physician-scientists are integral to medical research, with medical programs throughout Canada invested in training hybrid physician-scientists. Few data exist as to whether these programs are generating the diversity, gender equity and numbers of trainees essential for the future of medical research and teaching. We aimed to identify factors that contribute to research productivity, diversity and retention of individuals as physician-scientists.

Methods

We completed a retrospective cohort study, for the period 1973 to 2015, of the University of Calgary Leaders in Medicine Program in Calgary, Alberta. Participants were coregistered in graduate (master's or PhD) and medical degree programs. Primary outcomes included number of publications and the eventual career pa

SUBMITTER: Bau JT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5498177 | biostudies-literature | 2017 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature