Addressing Gaps in Pediatric Scientist Development: The Department Chair View of 2 AMSPDC-Sponsored Programs

Pediatric physician-scientists (also known as pediatric scientists) are critical members of the biomedical workforce. These individuals hold medical degrees (MD, DO, or equivalent), are trained in pediatrics, and conduct basic, clinical, or translational research. Their unique clinical and research perspectives allow them to translate advances in scientific research, health informatics and engineering into the development of new patient...