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Viewpoint: are surgeon-scientists still worth the investment?
Husain Shakil1, Michael G Fehlings1, Donald A Redelmeier2,3
1Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Surgeon-scientists bridge the gap between clinical care and medical discovery. Despite mounting economic and institutional pressures, their contributions can enhance patient outcomes, foster innovation, drive policy, and encourage philanthropy. This perspective highlights 10 enduring reasons to prioritize surgeon-scientists, underscoring their importance in advancing surgical practice, inspiring future leaders, and sustaining academic progress.

