Science-Savvy Physicians

摘要

In their editorial("science for future physicians," 5 June, p. 1241), S. Long and R. Alpern mention the release of a major report on medical education arguing for increased emphasis on basic scientific competence. However, they fail to note the report's relevance to the broader arena of biomedical science and innovation. Beyond the obvious need for clinicians to understand the scientific underpinnings of disease mechanisms when treating patients, a sound scientific education is critical to training physicians who translate research findings to a clinical setting.