NIH Funding for Surgeon-Scientists in the US: What Is the Current Status?

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Authors

Lindsay A. Demblowski · National Cancer Institute

Brad Busse · Division of Program Coordination Planning and Strategic Initiatives

George M. Santangelo · Division of Program Coordination Planning and Strategic Initiatives

Andrew M. Blakely · National Cancer Institute

Patricia L. Turner · American College of Surgeons

David B. Hoyt · American College of Surgeons

Martha A. Zeiger

Abstract

Our study found surgeon-scientists are increasing in number and NIH funding and are becoming more diverse in their research efforts, while maintaining a focus on basic science.

Topics & Keywords

Health and Medical Research Impacts Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Diversity and Career in Medicine

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Partnerships for the goals

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of the American College of Surgeons

Volume 232, Issue 3, pp. 265-274e2

DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2020.12.015

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