Basic science research in postgraduate surgical training: difficulties encountered by clinical scientists

• Published in: Journal of cancer education Vol. 12; no. 4; p. 245
• Main Authors: Skenderis, 2nd, B S, Rustum, Y M, Petrelli, N J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 1997
• Subjects: Clinical Competence; Communication; Education, Medical, Graduate; Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic; General Surgery - education; Genes, p53 - genetics; Humans; Internship and Residency; Laboratories; Physician-Patient Relations; Research - education; Research Design; Science - education; Students, Medical; Teaching - methods; Tumor Suppressor Protein p53 - genetics

Clinical training of physicians and surgeons involves teaching students and residents both the science and the art of medicine. The science of medicine involves clinical skills honed through reading textbooks and journals and experience in diagnosing and treating myriad diseases. The art of medicine...