Sustaining the Physician-Scientist Workforce
Nearly half of physician-scientists consider leaving research careers early due to burnout, funding instability, and challenges balancing clinical and research demands. The continued erosion of this workforce threatens the nation’s ability to drive biomedical innovation, translate discoveries to improved patient outcomes, and respond effectively to emerging health challenges.
This national initiative will strengthen and sustain the physician-scientist workforce by convening leaders across sectors to identify high-impact intervention points and develop practical frameworks, models, and partnerships.
Kickoff Workshop
Innovative Pathways for Retaining and Supporting Physician-Scientists
In 2025, the NAM alongside the American Junior Investigator Association convened leaders from academia, government, industry, philanthropy, and health systems to confront long-standing structural challenges and explore bold, innovative models for sustaining physician-scientist careers.
Co-Chairs
Contact Information
Want to get involved?
Contact Melissa Laitner, Director of Special Initiatives, at [email protected]. You can also join our Health Workforce mailing list for updates.
