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Doctoral education in the biomedical sciences: back to the future?

E Knobil1

  • 1Laboratory for Neuroendocrinology, University of Texas Medical School, Houston 77030, USA. knobil@girch1.med.uth.tmc.edu

Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges
|August 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Reforming graduate education requires historical perspective. Current debates on PhD programs echo 19th-century discussions, suggesting no easy solutions exist for scientist and engineer employment challenges.

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Area of Science:

  • Higher Education Policy
  • Science and Technology Workforce Development
  • Graduate Education Reform

Background:

  • Contraction of employment opportunities for scientists and engineers fuels debate on graduate education.
  • Current criticisms of PhD programs include excessive length, narrow focus, and vocational training over education.
  • These criticisms and proposed reforms have historical precedents dating back to the late 19th century.

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