The distinctions and the value of physician-scientists: a call for sustained support and nourishment
CONTEXT: Physician-scientists occupy a unique and critical position at the intersection of clinical practice and scientific research, yet they are becoming increasingly rare due to systemic challenges, including time constraints, financial disincentives, and insufficient institutional support. This...
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2025-02-01
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CONTEXT: Physician-scientists occupy a unique and critical position at the intersection of clinical practice and scientific research, yet they are becoming increasingly rare due to systemic challenges, including time constraints, financial disincentives, and insufficient institutional support. This article explores the conceptual and historical differences between physicians, researchers, scientists, and physician-scientists, highlighting their distinct contributions to global health, policy-making, and medical innovation. Historical examples, such as Robert Koch and Virchow Rudolf, exemplify the transformative impact of physician-scientists in advancing medicine. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) presents new opportunities and challenges for these professionals, as AI can enhance their dual roles in research and patient care. CONCEPTUALIZATION: However, to sustain and grow the physician-scientist workforce, significant changes are needed, including better financial incentives, protected research time, and stronger mentorship programs. Without such support, the future of medical innovation and global health may be jeopardized. This article advocates for a renewed focus on cultivating physician-scientists, emphasizing their indispensable role in bridging the gap between bench and bedside, and ensuring that scientific discoveries translate into tangible improvements in human health and well-being.
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| spelling | doaj-art-2e30e3cab5ab4dde9ba1f4b509c975de2025-02-11T18:48:04ZengEscola Bahiana de Medicina e Saúde PúblicaJournal of Evidence-Based Healthcare2675-021X2025-02-01710.17267/2675-021Xevidence.2025.e5954The distinctions and the value of physician-scientists: a call for sustained support and nourishmentBruno Bezerril Andrade0https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6833-3811Escola Bahiana de Medicina de Saúde Pública (Salvador). Bahia, Brazil. Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (Salvador). Bahia, Brazil. CONTEXT: Physician-scientists occupy a unique and critical position at the intersection of clinical practice and scientific research, yet they are becoming increasingly rare due to systemic challenges, including time constraints, financial disincentives, and insufficient institutional support. This article explores the conceptual and historical differences between physicians, researchers, scientists, and physician-scientists, highlighting their distinct contributions to global health, policy-making, and medical innovation. Historical examples, such as Robert Koch and Virchow Rudolf, exemplify the transformative impact of physician-scientists in advancing medicine. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) presents new opportunities and challenges for these professionals, as AI can enhance their dual roles in research and patient care. CONCEPTUALIZATION: However, to sustain and grow the physician-scientist workforce, significant changes are needed, including better financial incentives, protected research time, and stronger mentorship programs. Without such support, the future of medical innovation and global health may be jeopardized. This article advocates for a renewed focus on cultivating physician-scientists, emphasizing their indispensable role in bridging the gap between bench and bedside, and ensuring that scientific discoveries translate into tangible improvements in human health and well-being. https://www5.bahiana.edu.br/index.php/evidence/article/view/5954Physician-ScientistMedical InnovationGlobal HealthArtificial Intelligence in MedicineResearch Incentives |
| spellingShingle | Bruno Bezerril Andrade The distinctions and the value of physician-scientists: a call for sustained support and nourishment Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare Physician-Scientist Medical Innovation Global Health Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Research Incentives |
| title | The distinctions and the value of physician-scientists: a call for sustained support and nourishment |
| title_full | The distinctions and the value of physician-scientists: a call for sustained support and nourishment |
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| title_short | The distinctions and the value of physician-scientists: a call for sustained support and nourishment |
| title_sort | distinctions and the value of physician scientists a call for sustained support and nourishment |
| topic | Physician-Scientist Medical Innovation Global Health Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Research Incentives |
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