title: Academic approach to academic medicine.
abstract: Scientific approach to academic medicine crisis would require research to provide evidence for the present state of academic medicine and future actions. The prerequisites for such a research would be clear definitions, appropriate indicators, and measuring instruments. The approach should be holistic, covering tripartite academic medicine activity: education, research, and health care.
authors.affiliation: Donjostupnicka ul. 7D, 10255 Gornji Stupnik, Croatia. sgamulin@mef.hr
authors.forename: Stjepan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gamulin
mesh_terms: D000046:Academic Medical Centers; D035843:Biomedical Research; D004501:Education, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005180:Faculty, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D009313:National Health Programs; D011364:Professional Practice; D012577:Schools, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration*; D000078329:Workforce