Analysis of the impacts factors on growth of young medical scientists

Abstract

Objective For searching the influence factors of young medical scientists’ growth, we analyze their characteristics and patterns of the growth. It could provide a reference for the policy to absorb and cultivate young talents. Methods Research subjects were the young scientists that had worked in Fujian Medical University all the time since he or she obtained the Fujian Provincial Natural Science Foundation form 2001 to 2012. We analyzed the basic information of the project leader, their research funding situation and SCI paper publishing, as well as their NSFC funding. Results It found that obtain the highest degree from famous colleges did not help young scientists. 1/3 clinicians did not make progress in their research. Young scientists who obtain the NSFC after entry Fujian Medical University were much easier to join in the mainstream discipline of school and rapid growth. Conclusions The academic growth of the medical young scientists is not only rely on individual early academic accumulation and efforts, but also the support of NSFC and research platform. Key words: Young scientists; Graduation institutions; Medicine; NSFC