Training of clinician-scientists

Abstract

Clinician-scientists are doctors who perform laboratory-based or clinically oriented research and have direct patient contact. Not only do they play a critical role in the research and practice of translational medicine, but also they are the educators of the next generation of clinician-scientists. However, clinician-scientists are vanishing. It is urgent to train new clinician-scientists who can be engaged in clinic work, research, and also education. Thus, in order to correct understand the importance of the work of clinical scientists, from multi angle analysis of clinical scientists training problems that may be encountered in the process, the active improvement of the education system and condition, and sustained and efficient guidance to the outstanding seedlings are advocated. Besides, aspiring candidates are also encouraged to seek ideal guidance and support through their career, arrange their work reasonably, strengthen their cooperation and the management ability, and strive to grow into excellent clinician-scientists. Key words: Clinician-scientists; Translational medicine; Training