A challenge for the 21st century: whither physician-scientists in obstetrics, gynecology, and the reproductive sciences?

As we begin a new century, research in obstetrics and gynecology and its subspecialties face a crisis. Federal support to academic departments of obstetrics and gynecology through the National Institutes of Health is distressingly low in relation to that for other major specialties. In addition, aca...

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Published in:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology 2008-05, Vol.198 (5), p.489-495
Main Authors: Longo, Lawrence D., MD, Jaffe, Robert B., MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Delivery. Postpartum. Lactation
federal support
Female
Gynecology - economics
Gynecology - manpower
Gynecology - trends
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Humans
Medical sciences
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (U.S.) - economics
National Institutes of Health
National Institutes of Health (U.S.) - economics
Obstetrics - economics
Obstetrics - manpower
Obstetrics - trends
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital - economics
Reproductive Medicine
Research Support as Topic - economics
Research Support as Topic - statistics & numerical data
Schools, Medical - economics
United States
Women's Health
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Summary:As we begin a new century, research in obstetrics and gynecology and its subspecialties face a crisis. Federal support to academic departments of obstetrics and gynecology through the National Institutes of Health is distressingly low in relation to that for other major specialties. In addition, academic departments face a shortage of clinically trained investigators and physician-scientists who will respond to the challenge of contributing to a greater understanding of the reproductive sciences and to the amelioration of diseases of women.
ISSN:0002-9378
1097-6868
DOI:10.1016/j.ajog.2008.02.032