The Radical Democratization of Academic Medicine
Academic medicine is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by factors such as declining 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. The old ideal of a physician-researcher, supported by NIH grants and publishing in high-impact journals, is no longer the only path to success.
- Falling public research funding
- Proliferation of alternative modes of scholarly communication
- Transformative influence of artificial intelligence
These changes are democratizing academic medicine, allowing for new voices and approaches to emerge. As a result, the traditional measures of productivity and prestige, such as citations and institutional affiliation, are being reevaluated.
Author's summary: Academic medicine is changing.