Challenges for trainee physician-scientists during their PhD candidature: a cross-sectional study.
Arthur Richard KitchingPeter Robert EbelingPublished in: Internal medicine journal (2024)
Trainee physician-scientists report multiple challenges during their PhD candidature and envisage significant challenges in establishing their research independence after PhD completion. They valued several potential support mechanisms, particularly a mentoring program. Australian universities and their associated academic health services should consider establishing programs to support trainee physician-scientists.