Journal article
Basic science research in postgraduate surgical training: difficulties encountered by clinical scientists
Journal of cancer education, Vol.12(4), pp.245-248
1997
PMID: 9440018
Abstract
Clinical training of physicians and surgeons involves teaching students and residents both the science and the art of medicine. The science of medicine involves clinical skills honed through reading textbooks and journals and experience in diagnosing and treating myriad diseases. The art of medicine involves the important communication skills necessary for a good doctor-patient relationship. A third aspect of training, basic science research, is frequently de-emphasized or omitted entirely. In general, training programs frequently do not allow protected time in a laboratory setting for the resident. The few weeks to months that some programs allow is insufficient to establish a thorough understanding of scientific method.
The article describes the introduction of one of the authors from a clinically oriented training background into the laboratory and outlines the pitfalls frequently encountered when a clinician embarks on basic science research training.
The necessity for sufficient protected time in the laboratory away from clinical responsibilities is recognized.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Basic science research in postgraduate surgical training: difficulties encountered by clinical scientists
- Creators
- B S Skenderis II - Roswell Park Cancer InstituteY M RustumN J Petrelli
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of cancer education, Vol.12(4), pp.245-248
- PMID
- 9440018
- ISSN
- 0885-8195
- eISSN
- 1543-0154
- Grant note
- T32 CA09581-08 / NCI NIH HHS
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 1997
- Academic Unit
- Hematology, Oncology, and Blood & Marrow Transplantation; Internal Medicine
- Record Identifier
- 9984360058802771
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