[Clinician-Scientists in University Medicine: status quo, challenges, and outlook in gastroenterology]

The job profile of the clinician scientist has established itself as a central pillar of university medicine in recent years. In view of increasing demands in clinical practice and research, targeted programs are necessary to offer physicians with an interest in science a protected working environment. Structured clinician scientist models enable a systematic connection and, in some phases, separation of clinical work and research, thus forming the basis for sustainable scientific careers - even beyond specialist training. This article highlights the structure, challenges, and future outlook of these specific programs using the discipline of gastroenterology as an example.