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Esther de Groot1, Yvette Baggen2,3, Nienke Moolenaar4
1Department of General Practice, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Minerva
|October 12, 2020
Summary
Clinician-scientists (CSs) navigate dual roles, perceiving their identity as either dominant in research or clinical work, or a non-dominant blend. Their brokerage roles vary based on identity, impacting their unique position.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Sociology of Science
- Professional Identity Studies
Background:
- Clinician-scientists (CSs) bridge research and clinical practice but their unique position is under-explored.
- Understanding CSs' perceptions of their dual roles is crucial for career development and support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the social identity and brokerage behaviors of clinician-scientists.
- To inform professional development programs and policies supporting CSs.
Main Methods:
- Semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted with 17 purposively sampled clinician-scientists.
- Social identity theory and brokerage types were used as analytical lenses.
Main Results:
- CSs exhibit varied social identities: dominant (research or clinical) or non-dominant (combined identities).
- Brokerage roles differ: all act as representatives; non-dominant CSs also act as liaisons and gatekeepers, while dominant CSs show less diversity.
Conclusions:
- Social identity significantly influences clinician-scientists' brokerage roles and their effectiveness in bridging research and practice.
- Professional development must address CS identity and desired brokerage; policy should leverage their unique position.
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