The report helped in raising awareness among the future generation of physicians who are interested in pursuing a dual career as clinician–scientists. We strongly agree that there may be an added value in the implementation of a medical student research program taught alongside clinical sciences. It should be discussed whether research programs should be taught from day 1 or apparently later, beginning at the second year of medical school. An emphasis on basic science studies during medical school could enhance the motivation of MD students, and later of MD graduates, to be involved in basic science projects with less hesitation. Similarly, Jain et al suggested other possible strategies for bolstering the next-generation scientists, such as increased basic science foundational course work in medical curriculum and funding year-out research opportunities during medical school.1 We strongly encourage these avenues as a way to push the clinician scientist forward.
Comment on the clinician Scientist as a Distinct and Disappearing Entity
Pettoello-Mantovani MConceptualization
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2020-01-01
Abstract
The report helped in raising awareness among the future generation of physicians who are interested in pursuing a dual career as clinician–scientists. We strongly agree that there may be an added value in the implementation of a medical student research program taught alongside clinical sciences. It should be discussed whether research programs should be taught from day 1 or apparently later, beginning at the second year of medical school. An emphasis on basic science studies during medical school could enhance the motivation of MD students, and later of MD graduates, to be involved in basic science projects with less hesitation. Similarly, Jain et al suggested other possible strategies for bolstering the next-generation scientists, such as increased basic science foundational course work in medical curriculum and funding year-out research opportunities during medical school.1 We strongly encourage these avenues as a way to push the clinician scientist forward.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.