A physician scientist is someone who is both a doctor and a scientist. They have the medical knowledge to treat patients and the scientific expertise to conduct research and make new discoveries in medicine. Full definition
Your support will make a difference in fostering innovative and impactful research, as well as training the next generation of physician scientists. (womenandinfants.org)
Instead of functioning as physician scientists, these graduates are often excellent basic scientists who happen to have a medical degree. (sciencemag.org)
Providing an opportunity for practice during training is important for future physician scientists who will do patient - oriented research. (sciencemag.org)