Viewing clinical research career development through the lens of social cognitive career theory.
Issues such as, over commitment, insufficient time, and lack of funding, threaten physicians' entry and sustainability in a research career pathway. Social cognitive career theory is presented as a conceptual framework to critically examine the limitations of the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) efforts to promote the career development of physician-scientists. Special attention is given to the unique challenges of promoting this career pathway for women and underrepresented minorities. The authors propose enhanced recommendations for the career development of physician-scientists and research questions for future studies and program development aimed at advancing the nation's efforts to promote clinical research.
Bakken
Lori L
LL
Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, School of Education, University of Wisconsin, 1300 University Ave., Room 7255 MSC, Madison, WI 53706, USA. lbakken@wisc.edu
Byars-Winston
Angela
A
Wang
Min-Fen
MF
D035843:Biomedical Research; D002321:Career Choice; D002322:Career Mobility; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008913:Minority Groups / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology*; D009316:National Institutes of Health (U.S.); D010822:Physicians, Women / Q000523:psychology*; D016730:Program Development; D011593:Psychology, Social; D012108:Research Personnel / Q000193:education*; D012109:Research Support as Topic; D012938:Social Perception; D014481:United States