AUTHOR=Rubenstein Ronald C., Kreindler James L. TITLE=On Preventing the Extinction of the Physician-Scientist in Pediatric Pulmonology JOURNAL=Frontiers in Pediatrics VOLUME=2 YEAR=2014 URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/pediatrics/articles/10.3389/fped.2014.00004 DOI=10.3389/fped.2014.00004 ISSN=2296-2360 ABSTRACT=

While the founders of Pediatric Pulmonology recognized the necessity of research as a vital part of the developing sub specialty, the field has struggled to develop and maintain physician-scientists and investigators. The clinical growth in Pediatric Pulmonology has resulted in significant challenges in career development faced by physician-scientists who aim to establish or maintain independent investigative programs. Such challenges may only be overcome with changes in how both trainees and established physician-scientists in Pediatric Pulmonology are supported.