Keely Buesing, MD, FACS; Associate Professor of Surgery; Division of Acute Care Surgery; UNMC

"Investigating the Clinician-Scientist’s Role in Modern Practice"

Objectives:

1. Discuss the history of the “clinician-scientist” and understand their role in establishing the current practice of medicine in surgery.

2. Describe different pathways to becoming a clinician-scientist and impact upon ultimate professional identity.

3.Explain the value clinician-scientists bring to academic and non-academic facilities.

4. Identify current issues pertaining to clinician-scientist training and retention.