A nationwide assessment of perceptions of research-intense academic careers among predoctoral MD and MD-PhD trainees.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

While previous studies have described career outcomes of physician-scientist trainees after graduation, trainee perceptions of research-intensive career pathways remain unclear. This study sought to identify the perceived interests, factors, and challenges associated with academic and research careers among predoctoral MD trainees, MD trainees with research-intense (>50%) career intentions (MD-RI), and MD-PhD trainees.

Methods

A 70-question survey was administered to 16,418 trainees at 32 academic medical centers from September 2012 to December 2014. MD vs. MD-RI (>50% research intentions) vs. MD-PhD trainee responses were compared by chi-square tests. Multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify variables associated with academic and res

SUBMITTER: Kwan JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7681110 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature