The Decline of the Surgeon Scientist

by Karen Appold •

Hospitalists as Test Subjects

  1. Lower funding rates.
  2. Lack of specialized training.
  3. Higher incentive to focus on performing surgery.
  4. Increased financial transparency.
  5. Higher priority on work/life balance.
  6. More administrative duties and clinical demands.
  7. Fewer institutions paying for educational meeting attendance.