Dixon A K
Singapore Med J. 2009 Sep;50(9):847-50.
Clearly, academic endeavour has to be the single most important criterion for appointment to an academic position and for subsequent promotion. It is rare for excellence either in teaching or clinical practice to offset a poor publication record. However, the pressure to publish and gain related grant income can lead to problems in the normal academic pursuits of a department or institution. These and other related issues will be explored in this editorial.
显然，学术成就必须是获得学术职位及后续晋升的唯一最重要标准。教学或临床实践方面的卓越表现极少能弥补糟糕的出版记录。然而，发表论文及获取相关资助收入的压力可能会给部门或机构的正常学术活动带来问题。本社论将探讨这些及其他相关问题。
