"Hood ornament" or "V-10 engine"? Myths and realities regarding physician-scientists in academic radiation oncology departments.

Journal article

Physician-scientists can contribute substantially and in unique ways to the success of academic departments. The training, selection, nurturing, and support of physician-scientists is of critical importance to maximize the chance of success. A successful physician-scientist contributes economically and intellectually and provides flexibility to an academic department, as well as educational and career developmental opportunities for medical students, residents, and fellows. Successful physician-scientists in academic departments can be much more than mere "ornaments" - they can potentially be the "vehicles to excellence".

Authors: Kao, G; Mckenna, W

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Journal: Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR
• Volume: 1
• Issue: 8
• Pages: 539-544
• Publication date: 2004-08-01
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2004.03.014
• EISSN: 1558-349X
• ISSN: 1546-1440
• Language: English
• Keywords: Radiation Oncology; Research; Physicians; Biomedical Research; Science; United States; Academic Medical Centers