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Katrin Kuehnle¹, David T Winkler, Peter J Meier-Abt

¹Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences, Basel, Switzerland. k.kuehnle@samw.ch

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The Swiss MD-PhD program successfully prepares graduates for research careers, with most pursuing academic medicine. However, participants noted areas for improvement in mentoring quality and support.

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Doctoral Studies
Academic Medicine

Background:

The Swiss national MD-PhD program is a significant pathway for physician-scientists.
Evaluating the long-term outcomes of such programs is crucial for optimizing medical training.

Purpose of the Study:

To conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the Swiss national MD-PhD program's outcomes over a 16-year period.
To assess participant satisfaction, career progression, and perceived training effectiveness.

Main Methods:

A web-based questionnaire was administered to 126 current and former Swiss MD-PhD students in September 2007.
The survey collected data on demographics, PhD research, publication activity, current career status, and opinions on the program.

Main Results:

A 63.5% response rate was achieved, with 89% of graduates planning research-oriented careers.
Many graduates attained professorships, with high satisfaction regarding training quality but criticism of mentoring.
Mentoring quality was perceived as lower in larger research groups.

Conclusions:

The Swiss MD-PhD program equips graduates for successful careers in academic medicine.
Program graduates demonstrate high satisfaction and career commitment, validating the program's educational value.