ABSTRACT
In the current medical climate, there is increased pressure on colon and rectal surgeons
to generate clinical revenue and decreased availability of time and resources to do
research. For faculty who want to pursue research as part of an academic career, this
article reviews some of the issues involved. The first half of the article discusses
key issues in choosing the right job, such as institutional/departmental support and
resources. The second half of the article discusses what is needed to make a research
program successful, including funding mechanisms, mentors, collaborators, and the
different requirements for basic science versus clinic research.
KEYWORDS
Academic surgery - research - colon and rectal surgery - grants
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Lisa S PoritzM.D.
Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery, H137, The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
500 University Dr., Hershey, PA 17033
Email: lporitz@psu.edu
