Clinician Scientists in the Indian Context

Mukadam, Farhan Adam and Mathew, John Kandam Kulathu and Nundy, Mahatabb and Perumalla, Susmitha Karunasree and Jhunjhunwala, Siddharth (2022) Clinician Scientists in the Indian Context. In: Journal of the Indian Institute of Science . ISSN 0970-4140

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Abstract

Advances in healthcare are fueled by discovery and innovation in science and technology. However, such discovery and innovation cannot occur without vital inputs from a clinician. Here, we make a case for the training of clinicians as scientists and engineers to help integrate over disciplines and accelerate translational research in India. We identify and suggest possible solutions to the challenges of creating an Indian clinician-scientist. We further take stock of programs across the globe, initiatives in India, including at our institute, and highlight possible paths that could be taken to train such individuals. With an adequate investment of effort and time, we believe that the clinician-scientist will have the ability to transform healthcare in India.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	Journal of the Indian Institute of Science
Publisher:	Springer
Additional Information:	The copyright of this article belongs to the Springer.
Keywords:	Personnel training, Science and Technology; Scientists and engineers; Translational Research, Health care
Department/Centre:	Division of Interdisciplinary Sciences > Centre for Biosystems Science and Engineering
Date Deposited:	23 May 2022 04:39
Last Modified:	23 May 2022 04:39
URI:	https://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/72403

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