The Radical Democratization of Academic Medicine
Academic medicine is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by factors such as reduced public research funding and the rise of alternative modes of scholarly communication.
"I'd rather discuss addiction with Dax Shephard on 'Armchair Expert' than present at a national meeting if given the option,"
writes Jonathan Avery, highlighting the shift away from traditional models of academic medicine.
For much of the 20th century, the ideal was a physician-researcher supported by NIH grants, publishing in high-impact journals, and climbing the academic ladder. However, this model is no longer dominant, with the proliferation of alternative modes of communication and the influence of artificial intelligence contributing to a more democratized approach.
- Falling public research funding
- Alternative modes of scholarly communication
- Transformative influence of artificial intelligence
Author's summary: Academic medicine is undergoing a radical transformation.