title: Is there a place for research in the training of surgeons?
abstract: The incorporation of research facilities into the surgical curriculum is a major asset in supporting the scientific aspect of surgery. The dearly won place of surgery in medical science should be preserved and consolidated by encouraging motivated young surgeons to carry out research. It is the task of the universities to set up laboratories and research units, where the necessary know-how and infrastructure are present and accountable research activities can be developed.
authors.affiliation: Department Heelkunde, Universitaire Instelling Antwerpen, Belgium.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hubens
mesh_terms: D001530:Belgium; D003479:Curriculum; D013502:General Surgery / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D012106:Research