Allan M Goldstein1, Alex B Blair2, Sundeep G Keswani3, Ankush Gosain4, Michael Morowitz5, John S Kuo6, Matthew Levine7, Nita Ahuja8, David J Hackam9. 1. Department of Pediatric Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA. 2. Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD. 3. Laboratory for Regenerative Tissue Repair, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. 4. Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center and Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Memphis, TN. 5. Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC and University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. 6. Department of Neurosurgery, Dell Medical School, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX. 7. Transplant Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. 8. Department of Surgery, Yale-New Haven Health, Yale University, New Haven, CT. 9. Department of Pediatric Surgery, Johns Hopkins Children's Center, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Surgeon-scientists are an essential component of the field of academic surgery, contributing to the fundamental understanding of disease and the discovery of innovative therapies. Despite this recognized value, the current landscape of academic medicine presents significant barriers to establishing and maintaining a successful career as a surgeon performing basic/translational research. Our objective is to define these barriers to academic success for surgeons, and to provide a consensus strategy for optimizing the chances of success. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA: There is a significant decline in the proportion of academic surgeons who are pursuing basic science/translational research, which represents a potential threat to the very identify of the translational surgeon-scientist. METHODS: Based on published literature and expert opinion, the Basic Science Committee of the Society of University of Surgeons prepared this roadmap to encourage and guide the next generation of surgeon-scientists as they embark on their academic careers. RESULTS: This roadmap highlights key elements to consider in choosing an initial job and the importance of identifying a team of committed mentors. Expectations and guidelines for the first several years in practice are offered. CONCLUSIONS: With guidance and mentorship, aspiring surgeonscientists can overcome the challenges inherent in choosing this career path and sustain the important legacy of those before them.
OBJECTIVE: Surgeon-scientists are an essential component of the field of academic surgery, contributing to the fundamental understanding of disease and the discovery of innovative therapies. Despite this recognized value, the current landscape of academic medicine presents significant barriers to establishing and maintaining a successful career as a surgeon performing basic/translational research. Our objective is to define these barriers to academic success for surgeons, and to provide a consensus strategy for optimizing the chances of success. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA: There is a significant decline in the proportion of academic surgeons who are pursuing basic science/translational research, which represents a potential threat to the very identify of the translational surgeon-scientist. METHODS: Based on published literature and expert opinion, the Basic Science Committee of the Society of University of Surgeons prepared this roadmap to encourage and guide the next generation of surgeon-scientists as they embark on their academic careers. RESULTS: This roadmap highlights key elements to consider in choosing an initial job and the importance of identifying a team of committed mentors. Expectations and guidelines for the first several years in practice are offered. CONCLUSIONS: With guidance and mentorship, aspiring surgeonscientists can overcome the challenges inherent in choosing this career path and sustain the important legacy of those before them.
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