Losty Paul
Professor of Paediatric Surgery, Alder Hey Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, School Of Health And Life Sciences, University of Liverpool, UK.
Semin Pediatr Surg. 2021 Feb;30(1):151021. doi: 10.1016/j.sempedsurg.2021.151021. Epub 2021 Jan 30.
This article offers a brief overview of academic pediatric surgery in its broadest perspective(s). These include the challenge of the surgeons' journey in the pursuit of becoming an academic surgeon and acquiring excellence in clinical pediatric surgery to become university faculty leaders. The marriage of these demanding roles serving "two masters" notably clinical hospital services and academic institution(s) requires 'life skills' training coupled with buckets of resilience. It could be argued an academic pediatric surgical career is not for the 'faint hearted'. Success is rewarded by personal growth and inspiring those around us every day. Witnessing the birth of new academic pediatric surgeons we are privileged to train is very special. Scientific Discovery and research (clinical and / or basic sciences) are worthy vocational pursuits for surgeons. Good luck on your journey! ….
本文从最广泛的视角简要概述了学术性小儿外科。这些视角包括外科医生在追求成为学术外科医生并在临床小儿外科领域取得卓越成就以成为大学教师领导者的过程中所面临的挑战。兼顾“两个主人”，即临床医院服务和学术机构，履行这些艰巨的职责需要“生活技能”培训以及极大的适应能力。可以说，学术性小儿外科职业生涯并不适合“胆小之人”。个人成长以及每天激励身边的人会带来成功的回报。见证我们有幸培养的新一代学术性小儿外科医生的诞生是非常特别的。科学发现与研究（临床和/或基础科学）对外科医生来说是值得追求的职业目标。祝你们在职业生涯中好运！……
