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The Pediatric Surgeon-Scientist: Succeeding in Today's Academic Environment.
The Journal of surgical research, 2019Co-Authors: Emily H. Steen, Allan M. Goldstein, Michael J. Morowitz, Ankush Gosain, Chad M. Moles, Kevin P. Mollen, David J. Hackam, Sundeep G. KeswaniAbstract:Abstract Background Pediatric Surgeons have long been advocates of basic science research. However, new challenges facing the scientific community have threatened the success of academic Surgeons pursuing basic science careers. The purpose of this study was to compare academic Pediatric Surgeons’ perceptions of their ability to effectively conduct basic science research to those of other surgical subspecialties. Methods An online survey was distributed to all members of the Association for Academic Surgery and Society of University Surgeons. A total of 1033 members (41%) responded, and 137 (13.3%) were Pediatric Surgeons. Comparisons were made between the five most-represented surgical subspecialties. Data are presented as reporting percentage and P values by Student's t-test. Results Among the specialists studied, Pediatric Surgeons are those most likely to believe that Surgeons can succeed as basic scientists in today's research environment. Pediatric surgery reported the highest rates of National Institutes of Health funding of all surgical specialties and the lowest rates of perceived external pressures related to clinical demands, hospital administrative duties, and work–life balance concerns than their surgical peers. Conclusions Pediatric Surgeons have a more optimistic perspective on the state of basic science research in surgery while exhibiting an enhanced ability to overcome the challenges that Surgeon–scientists currently face. Our findings suggest that Pediatric surgery may provide a model for succeeding in basic science in today's challenging surgical research environment.
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what does it take to be a successful Pediatric Surgeon scientist
Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 2015Co-Authors: Carey L. Watson, Alice King, Shaheel Mitra, Aimen F. Shaaban, Allan M. Goldstein, Michael J. Morowitz, Brad W. Warner, Timothy M. Crombleholme, Sundeep G. KeswaniAbstract:Abstract Background: The factors that contribute to success as a Pediatric Surgeon–scientist are not well defined. The purpose of this study is to define a group of NIH-funded Pediatric Surgeons, assess their academic productivity, and elucidate factors that have contributed to their success. Methods: Pediatric Surgeons were queried in the NIH report database to determine NIH funding awarded. Academic productivity was then assessed. An online survey was then targeted to NIH-funded Pediatric Surgeons. Results: Since 1988, 83 Pediatric Surgeon–investigators have received major NIH funding. Currently, there are 37 Pediatric Surgeons with 43 NIH-sponsored awards. The mean h -index of this group of Pediatric Surgeons was 18±1.1, mean number of publications (since 2001) was 21±2.1, and both increase commensurate with academic rank. In response to the survey, 81% engaged in research during their surgical residency, and 48% were mentored by a Pediatric Surgeon–scientist. More than 60% of respondents had significant protected time and financial support. Factors felt to be most significant for academic success included mentorship, perseverance, and protected time. Conclusions: Mentorship, perseverance, institutional commitment to protected research time, and financial support are considered to be important to facilitate the successes of Pediatric Surgeon–scientists. These results will be useful to aspiring Pediatric Surgeon–scientists and departments wishing to develop a robust research program.
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What Does It Take To Be A Successful Pediatric Surgeon–Scientist?
Journal of pediatric surgery, 2015Co-Authors: Carey L. Watson, Alice King, Shaheel Mitra, Aimen F. Shaaban, Allan M. Goldstein, Michael J. Morowitz, Brad W. Warner, Timothy M. Crombleholme, Sundeep G. KeswaniAbstract:Abstract Background: The factors that contribute to success as a Pediatric Surgeon–scientist are not well defined. The purpose of this study is to define a group of NIH-funded Pediatric Surgeons, assess their academic productivity, and elucidate factors that have contributed to their success. Methods: Pediatric Surgeons were queried in the NIH report database to determine NIH funding awarded. Academic productivity was then assessed. An online survey was then targeted to NIH-funded Pediatric Surgeons. Results: Since 1988, 83 Pediatric Surgeon–investigators have received major NIH funding. Currently, there are 37 Pediatric Surgeons with 43 NIH-sponsored awards. The mean h -index of this group of Pediatric Surgeons was 18±1.1, mean number of publications (since 2001) was 21±2.1, and both increase commensurate with academic rank. In response to the survey, 81% engaged in research during their surgical residency, and 48% were mentored by a Pediatric Surgeon–scientist. More than 60% of respondents had significant protected time and financial support. Factors felt to be most significant for academic success included mentorship, perseverance, and protected time. Conclusions: Mentorship, perseverance, institutional commitment to protected research time, and financial support are considered to be important to facilitate the successes of Pediatric Surgeon–scientists. These results will be useful to aspiring Pediatric Surgeon–scientists and departments wishing to develop a robust research program.
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the Pediatric Surgeon s road to research independence utility of mentor based national institutes of health grants
Journal of Surgical Research, 2013Co-Authors: Alice King, Aimen F. Shaaban, Brad W. Warner, Timothy M. Crombleholme, Ian Sharmacrawford, Thomas H Inge, Harold N Lovvorn, Sundeep G. KeswaniAbstract:Abstract Background The current research environment for academic Surgeons demands that extramural funding be obtained. Financial support from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is historically the gold standard for funding in the biomedical research community, with the R01 funding mechanism viewed as indicator of research independence. The NIH also supports a mentor-based career development mechanism (K-series awards) in order to support early-stage investigators. The goal of this study was to investigate the grants successfully awarded to Pediatric Surgeon-scientists and then determine the success of the K-series award recipients at achieving research independence. Methods In July 2012, all current members of the American Pediatric Surgery Association (APSA) were queried in the NIH database from 1988–2012 through the NIH Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tools. The following factors were analyzed: type of grant, institution, amount of funding, and funding institute or center. Results Among current APSA members, there have been 83 independent investigators receiving grants, representing 13% of the current APSA membership, with 171 independent grants funded through various mechanisms. Six percent currently have active NIH funding, with $7.2 million distributed in 2012. There have been 28 K-series grants awarded. Of the recipients of expired K08 awards, 39% recipients were subsequently awarded an R01 grant. A total of 63% of these K-awarded investigators transitioned to an independent NIH award mechanism. Conclusions Pediatric Surgeon-scientists successfully compete for NIH funding. Our data suggest that although the K-series funding mechanism is not the only path to research independence, over half of the Pediatric Surgeons who receive a K-award are successful in the transition to independent investigator.
Ankush Gosain - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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The Pediatric Surgeon-Scientist: Succeeding in Today's Academic Environment.
The Journal of surgical research, 2019Co-Authors: Emily H. Steen, Allan M. Goldstein, Michael J. Morowitz, Ankush Gosain, Chad M. Moles, Kevin P. Mollen, David J. Hackam, Sundeep G. KeswaniAbstract:Abstract Background Pediatric Surgeons have long been advocates of basic science research. However, new challenges facing the scientific community have threatened the success of academic Surgeons pursuing basic science careers. The purpose of this study was to compare academic Pediatric Surgeons’ perceptions of their ability to effectively conduct basic science research to those of other surgical subspecialties. Methods An online survey was distributed to all members of the Association for Academic Surgery and Society of University Surgeons. A total of 1033 members (41%) responded, and 137 (13.3%) were Pediatric Surgeons. Comparisons were made between the five most-represented surgical subspecialties. Data are presented as reporting percentage and P values by Student's t-test. Results Among the specialists studied, Pediatric Surgeons are those most likely to believe that Surgeons can succeed as basic scientists in today's research environment. Pediatric surgery reported the highest rates of National Institutes of Health funding of all surgical specialties and the lowest rates of perceived external pressures related to clinical demands, hospital administrative duties, and work–life balance concerns than their surgical peers. Conclusions Pediatric Surgeons have a more optimistic perspective on the state of basic science research in surgery while exhibiting an enhanced ability to overcome the challenges that Surgeon–scientists currently face. Our findings suggest that Pediatric surgery may provide a model for succeeding in basic science in today's challenging surgical research environment.
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Pediatric Surgeon directed wound classification improves accuracy
Journal of Surgical Research, 2016Co-Authors: Tiffany Zens, Deborah A Rusy, Ankush GosainAbstract:Abstract Background Surgical wound classification (SWC) communicates the degree of contamination in the surgical field and is used to stratify risk of surgical site infection and compare outcomes among centers. We hypothesized that by changing from nurse-directed to Surgeon-directed SWC during a structured operative debrief, we will improve accuracy of documentation. Methods An institutional review board–approved retrospective chart review was performed. Two time periods were defined: initially, SWC was determined and recorded by the circulating nurse (before debrief, June 2012–May 2013) and allowing 6 mo for adoption and education, we implemented a structured operative debriefing including Surgeon-directed SWC (after debrief, January 2014–August 2014). Accuracy of SWC was determined for four commonly performed Pediatric general surgery operations: inguinal hernia repair (clean), gastrostomy ± Nissen fundoplication (clean contaminated), appendectomy without perforation (contaminated), and appendectomy with perforation (dirty). Results One hundred eighty-three cases before debrief and 142 cases after debrief met inclusion criteria. No differences between time periods were noted in regard to patient demographics, ASA class, or case mix. Accuracy of wound classification improved before debrief (42% versus 58.5%, P = 0.003). Before debrief, 26.8% of cases were overestimated or underestimated by more than one wound class, versus 3.5% of cases after debrief ( P Conclusions Implementation of a structured operative debrief including Surgeon-directed SWC improves the percentage of correctly classified wounds and decreases the degree of inaccuracy in incorrectly classified cases. However, after implementation of the debriefing, we still observed a 41.5% rate of incorrect documentation, most notably in contaminated cases, indicating further education and process improvement is needed.
Timothy M. Crombleholme - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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what does it take to be a successful Pediatric Surgeon scientist
Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 2015Co-Authors: Carey L. Watson, Alice King, Shaheel Mitra, Aimen F. Shaaban, Allan M. Goldstein, Michael J. Morowitz, Brad W. Warner, Timothy M. Crombleholme, Sundeep G. KeswaniAbstract:Abstract Background: The factors that contribute to success as a Pediatric Surgeon–scientist are not well defined. The purpose of this study is to define a group of NIH-funded Pediatric Surgeons, assess their academic productivity, and elucidate factors that have contributed to their success. Methods: Pediatric Surgeons were queried in the NIH report database to determine NIH funding awarded. Academic productivity was then assessed. An online survey was then targeted to NIH-funded Pediatric Surgeons. Results: Since 1988, 83 Pediatric Surgeon–investigators have received major NIH funding. Currently, there are 37 Pediatric Surgeons with 43 NIH-sponsored awards. The mean h -index of this group of Pediatric Surgeons was 18±1.1, mean number of publications (since 2001) was 21±2.1, and both increase commensurate with academic rank. In response to the survey, 81% engaged in research during their surgical residency, and 48% were mentored by a Pediatric Surgeon–scientist. More than 60% of respondents had significant protected time and financial support. Factors felt to be most significant for academic success included mentorship, perseverance, and protected time. Conclusions: Mentorship, perseverance, institutional commitment to protected research time, and financial support are considered to be important to facilitate the successes of Pediatric Surgeon–scientists. These results will be useful to aspiring Pediatric Surgeon–scientists and departments wishing to develop a robust research program.
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What Does It Take To Be A Successful Pediatric Surgeon–Scientist?
Journal of pediatric surgery, 2015Co-Authors: Carey L. Watson, Alice King, Shaheel Mitra, Aimen F. Shaaban, Allan M. Goldstein, Michael J. Morowitz, Brad W. Warner, Timothy M. Crombleholme, Sundeep G. KeswaniAbstract:Abstract Background: The factors that contribute to success as a Pediatric Surgeon–scientist are not well defined. The purpose of this study is to define a group of NIH-funded Pediatric Surgeons, assess their academic productivity, and elucidate factors that have contributed to their success. Methods: Pediatric Surgeons were queried in the NIH report database to determine NIH funding awarded. Academic productivity was then assessed. An online survey was then targeted to NIH-funded Pediatric Surgeons. Results: Since 1988, 83 Pediatric Surgeon–investigators have received major NIH funding. Currently, there are 37 Pediatric Surgeons with 43 NIH-sponsored awards. The mean h -index of this group of Pediatric Surgeons was 18±1.1, mean number of publications (since 2001) was 21±2.1, and both increase commensurate with academic rank. In response to the survey, 81% engaged in research during their surgical residency, and 48% were mentored by a Pediatric Surgeon–scientist. More than 60% of respondents had significant protected time and financial support. Factors felt to be most significant for academic success included mentorship, perseverance, and protected time. Conclusions: Mentorship, perseverance, institutional commitment to protected research time, and financial support are considered to be important to facilitate the successes of Pediatric Surgeon–scientists. These results will be useful to aspiring Pediatric Surgeon–scientists and departments wishing to develop a robust research program.
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the Pediatric Surgeon s road to research independence utility of mentor based national institutes of health grants
Journal of Surgical Research, 2013Co-Authors: Alice King, Aimen F. Shaaban, Brad W. Warner, Timothy M. Crombleholme, Ian Sharmacrawford, Thomas H Inge, Harold N Lovvorn, Sundeep G. KeswaniAbstract:Abstract Background The current research environment for academic Surgeons demands that extramural funding be obtained. Financial support from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is historically the gold standard for funding in the biomedical research community, with the R01 funding mechanism viewed as indicator of research independence. The NIH also supports a mentor-based career development mechanism (K-series awards) in order to support early-stage investigators. The goal of this study was to investigate the grants successfully awarded to Pediatric Surgeon-scientists and then determine the success of the K-series award recipients at achieving research independence. Methods In July 2012, all current members of the American Pediatric Surgery Association (APSA) were queried in the NIH database from 1988–2012 through the NIH Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tools. The following factors were analyzed: type of grant, institution, amount of funding, and funding institute or center. Results Among current APSA members, there have been 83 independent investigators receiving grants, representing 13% of the current APSA membership, with 171 independent grants funded through various mechanisms. Six percent currently have active NIH funding, with $7.2 million distributed in 2012. There have been 28 K-series grants awarded. Of the recipients of expired K08 awards, 39% recipients were subsequently awarded an R01 grant. A total of 63% of these K-awarded investigators transitioned to an independent NIH award mechanism. Conclusions Pediatric Surgeon-scientists successfully compete for NIH funding. Our data suggest that although the K-series funding mechanism is not the only path to research independence, over half of the Pediatric Surgeons who receive a K-award are successful in the transition to independent investigator.
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prenatal diagnosis and the Pediatric Surgeon the impact of prenatal consultation on perinatal management
Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 1996Co-Authors: Timothy M. Crombleholme, Mary E Dalton, Marc Cendron, Benjamin A Alman, Michael D Goldberg, George T Klauber, Alan R Cohen, Carl B Heilman, Michael I Lewis, Burton H HarrisAbstract:Abstract Purpose: Pediatric Surgeons are increasingly called on by obstetrical colleagues to counsel parents about the implications of a prenatal ultrasound finding. Our understanding of the natural history of many prenatally diagnosed surgical conditions has grown significantly in recent years. Whether prenatal surgical consultation can influence perinatal course had not been investigated. Methods: During an 21-month period, 12,865 prenatal ultrasound studies were performed on a total of 4,551 patients, and 221 prenatal surgical consultations were obtained through a newly established fetal treatment program at a tertiary care prenatal diagnostic center. To evaluate the impact of prenatal Pediatric surgical consultation on perinatal course, the authors reviewed changes in management including termination of pregnancy, in utero intervention, and altered site, mode, or timing of delivery. Results: Two hundred twenty-one fetuses were referred for consultation; their 234 congenital anomalies included genitourinary (36%), thoracic (16%), intraabdominal (14.5%), abdominal wall (10.6%), neurological (9%), skeletal (6%), and head and neck (2.5%) defects; 2.5% had tumors and 2.5% were twin pregnancies. Pregnancy was terminated in 9.5% of cases, because of patient request, chromosomal abnormality, or dismal prognosis. In 3.6%, the decision to terminate was changed as a result of consultation. Site of delivery was changed as a result of consultation in 37% to facilitate postnatal evaluation and initiate immediate treatment. Mode of delivery was changed in 6.8% to prevent dystocia, hemorrhage into a tumor, as in sacrococcygeal teratoma, or to provide an emergency airway, as in cervical teratoma. The timing of delivery was changed in 4.5% to avoid further damage to fetal organs in cases of obstructive uropathy, gastroschisis, sacrococcygeal teratoma with high-output failure, and hydrocephalus. Five percent (11) underwent treatment in utero for fetal hydrothorax, obstructive uropathy, twin-twin transfusion syndrome, or lymphangioma. The overall perinatal mortality rate was 2.5%. Conclusion: Prenatal Pediatric surgical consultation may have a significant impact on the perinatal management of the fetus with a surgically correctable congenital anomaly. Providing obstetric colleagues and families with valuable insight into the surgical management of anomalies allows fetal intervention when appropriate, and delivery in an appropriate setting, by the safest mode of delivery, and at the gestational age appropriate to minimize effects of the anomaly.
Alice King - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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what does it take to be a successful Pediatric Surgeon scientist
Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 2015Co-Authors: Carey L. Watson, Alice King, Shaheel Mitra, Aimen F. Shaaban, Allan M. Goldstein, Michael J. Morowitz, Brad W. Warner, Timothy M. Crombleholme, Sundeep G. KeswaniAbstract:Abstract Background: The factors that contribute to success as a Pediatric Surgeon–scientist are not well defined. The purpose of this study is to define a group of NIH-funded Pediatric Surgeons, assess their academic productivity, and elucidate factors that have contributed to their success. Methods: Pediatric Surgeons were queried in the NIH report database to determine NIH funding awarded. Academic productivity was then assessed. An online survey was then targeted to NIH-funded Pediatric Surgeons. Results: Since 1988, 83 Pediatric Surgeon–investigators have received major NIH funding. Currently, there are 37 Pediatric Surgeons with 43 NIH-sponsored awards. The mean h -index of this group of Pediatric Surgeons was 18±1.1, mean number of publications (since 2001) was 21±2.1, and both increase commensurate with academic rank. In response to the survey, 81% engaged in research during their surgical residency, and 48% were mentored by a Pediatric Surgeon–scientist. More than 60% of respondents had significant protected time and financial support. Factors felt to be most significant for academic success included mentorship, perseverance, and protected time. Conclusions: Mentorship, perseverance, institutional commitment to protected research time, and financial support are considered to be important to facilitate the successes of Pediatric Surgeon–scientists. These results will be useful to aspiring Pediatric Surgeon–scientists and departments wishing to develop a robust research program.
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What Does It Take To Be A Successful Pediatric Surgeon–Scientist?
Journal of pediatric surgery, 2015Co-Authors: Carey L. Watson, Alice King, Shaheel Mitra, Aimen F. Shaaban, Allan M. Goldstein, Michael J. Morowitz, Brad W. Warner, Timothy M. Crombleholme, Sundeep G. KeswaniAbstract:Abstract Background: The factors that contribute to success as a Pediatric Surgeon–scientist are not well defined. The purpose of this study is to define a group of NIH-funded Pediatric Surgeons, assess their academic productivity, and elucidate factors that have contributed to their success. Methods: Pediatric Surgeons were queried in the NIH report database to determine NIH funding awarded. Academic productivity was then assessed. An online survey was then targeted to NIH-funded Pediatric Surgeons. Results: Since 1988, 83 Pediatric Surgeon–investigators have received major NIH funding. Currently, there are 37 Pediatric Surgeons with 43 NIH-sponsored awards. The mean h -index of this group of Pediatric Surgeons was 18±1.1, mean number of publications (since 2001) was 21±2.1, and both increase commensurate with academic rank. In response to the survey, 81% engaged in research during their surgical residency, and 48% were mentored by a Pediatric Surgeon–scientist. More than 60% of respondents had significant protected time and financial support. Factors felt to be most significant for academic success included mentorship, perseverance, and protected time. Conclusions: Mentorship, perseverance, institutional commitment to protected research time, and financial support are considered to be important to facilitate the successes of Pediatric Surgeon–scientists. These results will be useful to aspiring Pediatric Surgeon–scientists and departments wishing to develop a robust research program.
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the Pediatric Surgeon s road to research independence utility of mentor based national institutes of health grants
Journal of Surgical Research, 2013Co-Authors: Alice King, Aimen F. Shaaban, Brad W. Warner, Timothy M. Crombleholme, Ian Sharmacrawford, Thomas H Inge, Harold N Lovvorn, Sundeep G. KeswaniAbstract:Abstract Background The current research environment for academic Surgeons demands that extramural funding be obtained. Financial support from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is historically the gold standard for funding in the biomedical research community, with the R01 funding mechanism viewed as indicator of research independence. The NIH also supports a mentor-based career development mechanism (K-series awards) in order to support early-stage investigators. The goal of this study was to investigate the grants successfully awarded to Pediatric Surgeon-scientists and then determine the success of the K-series award recipients at achieving research independence. Methods In July 2012, all current members of the American Pediatric Surgery Association (APSA) were queried in the NIH database from 1988–2012 through the NIH Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tools. The following factors were analyzed: type of grant, institution, amount of funding, and funding institute or center. Results Among current APSA members, there have been 83 independent investigators receiving grants, representing 13% of the current APSA membership, with 171 independent grants funded through various mechanisms. Six percent currently have active NIH funding, with $7.2 million distributed in 2012. There have been 28 K-series grants awarded. Of the recipients of expired K08 awards, 39% recipients were subsequently awarded an R01 grant. A total of 63% of these K-awarded investigators transitioned to an independent NIH award mechanism. Conclusions Pediatric Surgeon-scientists successfully compete for NIH funding. Our data suggest that although the K-series funding mechanism is not the only path to research independence, over half of the Pediatric Surgeons who receive a K-award are successful in the transition to independent investigator.
Michael J. Morowitz - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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The Pediatric Surgeon-Scientist: Succeeding in Today's Academic Environment.
The Journal of surgical research, 2019Co-Authors: Emily H. Steen, Allan M. Goldstein, Michael J. Morowitz, Ankush Gosain, Chad M. Moles, Kevin P. Mollen, David J. Hackam, Sundeep G. KeswaniAbstract:Abstract Background Pediatric Surgeons have long been advocates of basic science research. However, new challenges facing the scientific community have threatened the success of academic Surgeons pursuing basic science careers. The purpose of this study was to compare academic Pediatric Surgeons’ perceptions of their ability to effectively conduct basic science research to those of other surgical subspecialties. Methods An online survey was distributed to all members of the Association for Academic Surgery and Society of University Surgeons. A total of 1033 members (41%) responded, and 137 (13.3%) were Pediatric Surgeons. Comparisons were made between the five most-represented surgical subspecialties. Data are presented as reporting percentage and P values by Student's t-test. Results Among the specialists studied, Pediatric Surgeons are those most likely to believe that Surgeons can succeed as basic scientists in today's research environment. Pediatric surgery reported the highest rates of National Institutes of Health funding of all surgical specialties and the lowest rates of perceived external pressures related to clinical demands, hospital administrative duties, and work–life balance concerns than their surgical peers. Conclusions Pediatric Surgeons have a more optimistic perspective on the state of basic science research in surgery while exhibiting an enhanced ability to overcome the challenges that Surgeon–scientists currently face. Our findings suggest that Pediatric surgery may provide a model for succeeding in basic science in today's challenging surgical research environment.
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what does it take to be a successful Pediatric Surgeon scientist
Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 2015Co-Authors: Carey L. Watson, Alice King, Shaheel Mitra, Aimen F. Shaaban, Allan M. Goldstein, Michael J. Morowitz, Brad W. Warner, Timothy M. Crombleholme, Sundeep G. KeswaniAbstract:Abstract Background: The factors that contribute to success as a Pediatric Surgeon–scientist are not well defined. The purpose of this study is to define a group of NIH-funded Pediatric Surgeons, assess their academic productivity, and elucidate factors that have contributed to their success. Methods: Pediatric Surgeons were queried in the NIH report database to determine NIH funding awarded. Academic productivity was then assessed. An online survey was then targeted to NIH-funded Pediatric Surgeons. Results: Since 1988, 83 Pediatric Surgeon–investigators have received major NIH funding. Currently, there are 37 Pediatric Surgeons with 43 NIH-sponsored awards. The mean h -index of this group of Pediatric Surgeons was 18±1.1, mean number of publications (since 2001) was 21±2.1, and both increase commensurate with academic rank. In response to the survey, 81% engaged in research during their surgical residency, and 48% were mentored by a Pediatric Surgeon–scientist. More than 60% of respondents had significant protected time and financial support. Factors felt to be most significant for academic success included mentorship, perseverance, and protected time. Conclusions: Mentorship, perseverance, institutional commitment to protected research time, and financial support are considered to be important to facilitate the successes of Pediatric Surgeon–scientists. These results will be useful to aspiring Pediatric Surgeon–scientists and departments wishing to develop a robust research program.
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What Does It Take To Be A Successful Pediatric Surgeon–Scientist?
Journal of pediatric surgery, 2015Co-Authors: Carey L. Watson, Alice King, Shaheel Mitra, Aimen F. Shaaban, Allan M. Goldstein, Michael J. Morowitz, Brad W. Warner, Timothy M. Crombleholme, Sundeep G. KeswaniAbstract:Abstract Background: The factors that contribute to success as a Pediatric Surgeon–scientist are not well defined. The purpose of this study is to define a group of NIH-funded Pediatric Surgeons, assess their academic productivity, and elucidate factors that have contributed to their success. Methods: Pediatric Surgeons were queried in the NIH report database to determine NIH funding awarded. Academic productivity was then assessed. An online survey was then targeted to NIH-funded Pediatric Surgeons. Results: Since 1988, 83 Pediatric Surgeon–investigators have received major NIH funding. Currently, there are 37 Pediatric Surgeons with 43 NIH-sponsored awards. The mean h -index of this group of Pediatric Surgeons was 18±1.1, mean number of publications (since 2001) was 21±2.1, and both increase commensurate with academic rank. In response to the survey, 81% engaged in research during their surgical residency, and 48% were mentored by a Pediatric Surgeon–scientist. More than 60% of respondents had significant protected time and financial support. Factors felt to be most significant for academic success included mentorship, perseverance, and protected time. Conclusions: Mentorship, perseverance, institutional commitment to protected research time, and financial support are considered to be important to facilitate the successes of Pediatric Surgeon–scientists. These results will be useful to aspiring Pediatric Surgeon–scientists and departments wishing to develop a robust research program.