Evaluating factors impacting early career physician-scientists’ decisions to continue research careers in the United States of America
This national survey provides an overview of the current state of early-career physician-scientists. It examines the factors contributing to the inclination to leave the scientific track and identifies the primary career challenges faced by this vulnerable community. Furthermore, it highlights key priorities of physician-scientists and gaps that require attention, offering valuable insights into strategies for retaining and supporting this critical workforce.
Authors
- Evan Noch (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4561-1169)
- Aisha L. Siebert (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6954-9163)
- Aleksandar Obradović (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8009-0186)
- Jennifer M. Kwan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4715-1848)
- Kassem Farhat
- Han Naung Tun
Institutions
- University of Vermont (US)
- Boston Children's Hospital (US)
- Harvard University (US)
- Yale University (US)
- Southwestern Medical Center (US)
- Columbia University (US)
- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Medical Education
- Published
- 2025-04-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-07144-4
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Health and Medical Research Impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 7.51
Funders
- Lasker Foundation