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An Innovative Seven-year Physician Scientist Residency Training Program That Addresses the Shortage of Academic
L Andrew Koman1, Kerry A Danelson1, Alexander Jinnah2
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Musculoskeletal Institute, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances
|November 22, 2022
Summary
The seven-year Physician Scientist Training Program (PSTP) effectively trains academic orthopaedic surgeons. This program equips residents with essential research skills, leading to significant publications and grant funding.
Area of Science:
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Medical Education
- Physician Scientist Training
Background:
- Declining number of scientifically trained physicians.
- Increasing demand for high-quality medical literature.
- Need for specialized training programs for academic careers.
Purpose of the Study:
- Identify orthopaedic surgeons with MD/PhD degrees.
- Assess residency programs with dedicated research tracks.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of a seven-year Physician Scientist Training Program (PSTP).
Main Methods:
- Surveyed orthopaedic faculty positions in U.S. residency programs.
- Analyzed data from residents in a seven-year PSTP over 23 years.
- Assessed publication output, grant funding, and academic placement of alumni.
Main Results:
- MD/PhD-trained surgeons constitute 2.3% of orthopaedic faculty.
- PSTP residents generated 752 publications and secured $349,354 in grants.
- Eleven seven-year PSTP alumni are practicing academic orthopaedic surgery.
Conclusions:
- The seven-year PSTP successfully cultivates surgeon scientists.
- Graduates demonstrate proficiency in research design, grant writing, and scientific communication.
- The program effectively prepares physicians for academic orthopaedic surgery careers.
